Dasysphinx mucescens

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Dasysphinx mucescens
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D. mucescens
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Dasysphinx mucescens
Felder, 1874

Dasysphinx mucescens is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae. [1] It was described by Felder in 1874. It is found in Colombia. [2]

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References

  1. Rab Green, Suzanne. Dasysphinx mucescens. lifedesks.org. Accessed October 19, 2013.
  2. Savela, Markku. "Dasysphinx mucescens Felder, 1874". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 27, 2019.