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LIFE HISTORY DATA |
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Rearing results and development time |
As of Oct. 2001, N=5: 2 eclosed, 1 adult failed to emerge,1 larva died , 1 was parasitized Time as pupa: 27days (N=2) |
Host plants |
Annonaceae: Anaxagorea crassipetala |
Parasitoids |
Tachindae |
Predators |
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Observations and comments |
Later instars of this species hide during the day and move up into the foliage to feed at dusk and overnight. Earlier instars (1 and 2) hide on the host plant. The frass of this caterpillar crumbles as it is extruded, ending up as small pices of frass instead of large, obvious, pellets. When later instars of this caterpillar are severely harrassed they emit a strong smelling froth from their mouths. |
Voucher location |
Tulane University |
