Xylophanes pluto
The prominent broad chrome-yellow band distinguishes this species from all other species of Xylophanes. Basal cilia of antennal segments very slightly prolonged. Spines of abdominal tergites uniseriate. Thorax green, often fading to russet or ferruginous, especially in specimens that have become damp post-mortem. Abdomen with thin median line, interrupted at the base of each segment by a metallic yellow dot; lateral lines also present. Thorax and abdomen maize-yellow, with metallic yellow scales, a few of which are also found dorso-laterally. Outer spur of midtibia longer than inner. Foerewing upperside green, often fading to russet or ferruginous, especially in specimens that have become damp post-mortem; subbasal patch or band present; antemedial band composed of four or five lines; first postmedial line straight, curved towards the costa anteriorly; second postmedial line mostly absent; third and fourth postmedial lines evenly dentate; apical line regularly curved, ending in a patch at M2, followed by a dentate line; interspaces basal to postmedial lines and apically shaded with silver-grey.
Male genitalia: Uncus very narrow. Gnathos parallel-sided, apically rounded, upperside concave, transversely ribbed, midline somewhat raised. Valve with a few large, truncate stridulatory scales. Harpe curved, as in Xylophanes pistacina, but somewhat stouter, not narrowed to end, and with some teeth before tip. Phallus unusual; with a right dentate lobe and a left ridge bearing teeth along the distal edge, the dentition somewhat reminiscent of Xylophanes adalia.