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Astraptes fulgerator azul 

(Hesperiidae)

Host plant: Hampea appendiculata
(Malvaceae)

 
Caterpillar Description

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Determined by: Gentry/Dyer

 

LIFE HISTORY DATA

Rearing results and development times

As of May 2003, N=27 rearings: 14 eclosed, 13 were parasitized.

Host plants

 Malvaceae: Hampea appendiculata

Parasitoids

 Braconidae: Microgastrinae N=9, Eulophidae N=1

Predators

 

Observations and comments

Larvae are aposymatic from early instars. Braconids emerge in large groups (20-60, N=4) and pupate in a mass using the host as a substrate.

Voucher location

 Tulane University