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Opsiphanes tamarindi 

Nymphalidae (Brassolinae)

Host plant:Heliconia sp.
(Heliconiaceae)
 
Caterpillar Description
Adult Images

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Determined by: Gentry/Dyer

 

LIFE HISTORY DATA

Rearing results and development times

As of May 2003, N=7 rearings: 4 eclosed, 3 died.

Host plants

 Heliconiaceae: Heliconia sp.,
Musaceae: Musa sp.

Parasitoids

 Tachinidae

Predators

Observations and comments

 Also commonly found in banana plantations.

Voucher location

 Tulane University