Theretra suffusa (Taxonomy)
General description:
Transferred to Theretra by Kirby, 1892, Synonymic Cat. Lepid. Heterocera1: 650.
Morphology:
Similar to Theretra alecto but immediately recognizable by the broad pale dorsal stripe running along the thorax and abdomen, and the black basal patch of the hindwing upperside not extending towards the tornus. Forewing upperside similar to Theretra alecto but contrast between the paler basal and median area and the darker postmedian area stronger. Similar to Theretra alecto but:Uncus somewhat broader, more obtuse, less curved.Harpe less slender, somewhat spatulate and twisted