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''Microsphinx'' is a genus of moths in the family Sphingidae, consisting of one species, ''Microsphinx pumilum'', which is known from South Africa. It is similar to '' Sphingonaepiopsis'' species. For instance, the forewing upperside is similar to '' Sphingonaepiopsis kuldjaensis'', but with more conspicuous longitudinal narrow stripes. The abdomen upperside has distinct lines and grey dots. The hindwing upperside is yellow with a brown marginal band of even width.


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Endemic moths of South Africa Macroglossini Monotypic moth genera Moths of Africa Taxa named by Walter Rothschild Taxa named by Karl Jordan Moths described in 1875 Sphingidae genera {{Macroglossini-stub