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Siderus bradyae D'Abrera 1995

(Lycaenidae)

Host plant:Herrania purpurea (Sterculiaceae)
 

Caterpillar Description

Adult Images

 

Other Images

Determined by: R. Robbins (NMNH)

 

LIFE HISTORY DATA

Rearing results and development times

 

Host plants

 Sterculiaceae: Herrania purpurea

Parasitoids

Predators

 

Observations and comments

 The caterpillars tunnel through the fleshy cauliflorus flowers of the host. The flowers occur in clusters and a single caterpillar may use several flowers as food, moving between them internally.

Voucher locations

 Tulane University, National Museum of Natural History