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LIFE HISTORY DATA |
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Rearing results and development time |
As of Oct. 2001, N=3: 2 eclosed. 1 died |
Host plants |
Sapindaceae: Paullinia serjaniaefolia |
Parasitoids |
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Predators |
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Observations and comments |
Early instars feed on leaf tips and hide on a frass chain there when not feeding. Middle instars (which are between 1 and 2 cm long) have large false eyspots on the 8th-10th abdominal segments which are also enlarged so that the caterpillar has a bulbous end. |
Voucher location |
Tulane University |