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Dyops nr. chromatophila

(Noctuidae)

Host plant:Cecropica obtusifolia
(Cecropiaceae)
 
Caterpillar Description
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Determined by: L. Dyer

 

LIFE HISTORY DATA

Rearing results and development times

As of May 2003, N= 9 (a subset of 1 group). 3 eclosed.

Host plants

Cecropiaceae: Cecropia obtusifolia

Parasitoids

 

Predators

 

Observations and comments

These can occur in large groups (>25) and can defoliate young Cecropia trees or entire tree branches.

Voucher location

 Tulane University