Catonephile orites

 (Nymphalidae: Nymphalinae)

Host plant: Alchornea costaricensis

 

Collection Site: Costa Rica, Saripiqui province.
La Selva Biological Station,10 ° 25' N, 84 ° 05'W.

Additional photos:

Determined by: G.Gentry

 

LIFE HISTORY DATA

Rearing results and development time

As of January 2010 N=26; 23 adults, 3 parasitoids. Duration as pupa 11-13 days (N=12)

Host plants

Euphorbiaceae: Alchornea costaricensis

Parasitoids

Tachindae

Predators

Observations and Comments

Rests on the upper surface of host plant's leaves.

Voucher location

University of Nevada Reno (UNR)