DISTRIBUTION:

Xylophanes lissyi (forewing length: male 28mm) fly in
Peru: Cusco, Manu Park, San Pedro, at elevations near 1280m.

The species name "lissyi" is honourific for a man whose last name is Lissy.

FLIGHT TIMES:

This species flies in September-November. There may be additional flight months.

ECLOSION:

SCENTING AND MATING:

EGGS, LARVAE, PUPAE:

The pronunciation of scientific names is troublesome for many. The "suggestion" at the top of the page is merely a suggestion. It is based on commonly accepted English pronunciation of Greek names and/or some fairly well accepted "rules" for latinized scientific names.

The suggested pronunciations, on this page and on other pages, are primarily put forward to assist those who hear with internal ears as they read.

There are many collectors from different countries whose intonations and accents would be different.

Jean Marie Cadiou writes, "When I say "Xylophanes" in English I pronounce it something like "Zailophanees", with the emphasis on the "o". The French pronounce it differently, something like "Kzeelophaness" with no emphasis, and the Germans yet in a different way..."

In Greek myth, Phanes is the golden winged Primordial Being who was hatched from the shining Cosmic Egg that was the source of the universe. He personifies light emerging from chaos.

"Xylo" is the Greek word for wood.

The specimen type for the genus Xylophanes is Xylophanes anubus. Perhaps ? when Hubner examined that species, the yellow-orange and brown tones of the forewings suggested wings of wood.

This site has been created by Bill Oehlke. Comments, suggestions and/or additional information are welcomed by Bill.

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