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Species of moth From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Temnora namaqua is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from South Africa to Tanzania.[2]
Temnora namaqua | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Sphingidae |
Genus: | Temnora |
Species: | T. namaqua |
Binomial name | |
Temnora namaqua | |
It is similar to Temnora nitida, but the oblique band is replaced by a dark brown triangular patch on the costa that is basally edged with a pale coloration. The forewing upperside of the females is similar to the males, but the pattern is very diffuse and the elements are difficult to discern.
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