Eurypteryx bhaga is a moth

Moth

A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera. Moths form the majority of this order; there are thought to be 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moth , with thousands of species yet to be described...

 of the Sphingidae

Sphingidae

Sphingidae is a family of moths , commonly known as hawk moths, sphinx moths and hornworms, that includes about 1,200 species . It is best represented in the tropics but there are species in every region . They are moderate to large in size and are distinguished among moths for their rapid,...

 family.

Description

The wingspan

Wingspan

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 is 82-84 mm. It is similar to Daphnis

Daphnis (genus)

Daphnis is a genus of moths in the Sphingidae family.-Species:*Daphnis dohertyi - Rothschild, 1897*Daphnis hayesi - Cadiou, 1988*Daphnis hypothous - *Daphnis layardii - Moore, 1882*Daphnis minima - Butler, 1876...

species, but easily distinguished by the falcate apex of the forewing, which also lacks a large oval dark green basal patch on the upperside. It is also similar to Eurypteryx obtruncata

Eurypteryx obtruncata

Eurypteryx obtruncata is a moth of the Sphingidae family. It is known from Sulawesi.It is similar to Eurypteryx bhaga, but the forewing outer margin is more curved and the hindwing apex is obtusely cut. The forewing upperside has an antemedian band lacking a pale border. The forewing underside has...

, but the forewing outer margin is less curved and the hindwing apex is evenly rounded. There is an incomplete line on the forewing upperside running from the costa towards the middle of the outer margin, dividing the light brown apical area from the deep brown discal area. The antemedian band has a pale basal edge. The hindwing upperside is almost uniformly dark brown with a lighter patch at the tornus. The forewing underside has two distinct median lines.

Distribution

It is known from Nepal

Nepal

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, north-eastern India

India

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, from south-western to central China

China

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, Thailand

Thailand

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, Malaysia (Peninsular, Sarawak) and Indonesia

Indonesia

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(Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan).