Nephele subvaria

Species of moth

Nephele subvaria is a species of moth in the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

It is known from Queensland and Western Australia.^[2]

Description

The wingspan is about 60 mm.

• 
  Male dorsal
  (coll.MHNT)
• 
  Male ventral
  (coll.MHNT)
• 
  Female dorsal
  (coll.MHNT)
• 
  Female ventral
  (coll.MHNT)

Biology

The larvae feed on Carissa spinarum.

References

1. "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-10-13. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
2. "Australian Insects". Lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au. 2010-06-15. Retrieved 2011-10-25.