Enyo latipennis courtesy of Jean Haxaire.
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TAXONOMY:
Family: Sphingidae, Latreille, 1802 |
MIDI MUSICcopyright C. Odenkirk ON.OFF |
The pronunciation of scientific names is
troublesome for many. The "suggestion" at the top of the page is
merely a suggestion. It is based on commonly
accepted English pronunciation of Greek names and/or some
fairly well accepted "rules" for latinized scientific names.
The suggested pronunciations, on this page and on other pages,
are primarily put forward to assist those who hear with internal
ears as they read.
There are many collectors from different countries whose
intonations and accents would be different.
In Greek mythology she appears covered in blood, and striking
attitudes of violence.
In Latin "lati" means wide and "pennis" means feathers. The anal
tufts or "feathers" MAY ? be wide in fresh specimens.
FLIGHT TIMES:
Enyo latipennis probably has two to
three broods annually.
ECLOSION:
Adults eclose from pupae formed in subterranean
chambers.
SCENTING AND MATING:
Females call in the males with a pheromone released from a gland at the tip of the
abdomen. Both males and females nectar at flowers.
EGGS, LARVAE, PUPAE:
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