''Nyceryx nephus'' is a

moth Moths are a group of insects that includes all members of the order Lepidoptera that are not Butterfly, butterflies. They were previously classified as suborder Heterocera, but the group is Paraphyly, paraphyletic with respect to butterflies (s ...

of the family

Sphingidae The Sphingidae are a family of moths commonly called sphinx moths, also colloquially known as hawk moths, with many of their caterpillars known as hornworms. It includes about 1,450 species. It is best represented in the tropics, but species ar ...

. It is known from

Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by area, fifth-largest country by area and the List of countries and dependencies by population ...

. The forewing and hindwing upperside is similar to '' Nyceryx alophus alophus'', but the marginal band on the hindwing upperside is broader and has traces of brown spots. Adults are probably on wing year round.

References

nephus ''Nephus'' is a genus of lady beetles in the family Coccinellidae Coccinellidae () is a widespread family (biology), family of small beetles. They are commonly known as ladybugs in North America and ladybirds in the United Kingdom; "lad ...

Sphingidae of South America Lepidoptera of Brazil Moths described in 1875 Taxa named by Jean Baptiste Boisduval {{Dilophonotini-stub