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Aellopos ceculus
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Aellopos ceculus

Aellopos ceculus is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It lives mainly in the northern section of South America but has known to be found as far north as Mexico.

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Description

The wingspan is 42–47 mm. It can be distinguished from all other Aellopos species by the yellow median band found on the hindwing upperside.

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Range & habitat

It lives mainly in the northern section of South America but has known to be found as far north as Mexico.

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