
xylophanes bilineata

xylophanes bilineata is a moth of the family sphingidae. it is known from peru.
the wingspan is 74-78 mm. it is similar to "xylophanes fassli", but oval patch distal to the discal spot is smaller and darker green.
the forewings are dull grey-green. the cell spot has the form of a large black dot followed by a small slightly darker area. the hindwings are grey-black with a faint orangey-cream band and a narrow dark green outer margin. the fringes are white with some dark intrusions along the veins.
adults are probably on wing year-round.
the larvae possibly feed on "psychotria panamensis", "psychotria nervosa" and "pavonia guanacastensis".

