Temnora radiata

(Temnora radiata)

Description

Temnora radiata is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found from West Africa to Angola. It is similar to Temnora mirabilis, but lacks the continuous, evenly curved pale postmedian line on the forewing upperside.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Sphingidae

Genus:Temnora

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