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Polyptychus trisecta

Polyptychus trisecta · Sphingidae · Lepidoptera

Best monthsJan–Feb · Maymost records
Records12in 1 country
Most seen inCentral African Republic12 records
Red List–IUCN status
Polyptychus trisecta
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Polyptychus trisecta in brief

Polyptychus trisecta is a butterfly or moth of the Sphingidae family — species of insect.

In Central African Republic it has 12 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in January, February and May and fall to their lowest in March and April.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Central African Republic12 records · best Feb, Jan
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

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