Catonephile orites

 (Nymphalidae: Nymphalinae)

Host plant: Alchornea costaricensis
(Euphorbiaceae)

 
Caterpillar Description

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Determined by: G.Gentry

 

LIFE HISTORY DATA

Rearing results and development time

Mean duration 3rd instar to pupa, 10.8 days; mean duration as pupa, 14.3 days; N = 5

Host plants

Euphorbiaceae: Alchornea costaricensis

Parasitoids

Predators

Observations and Comments

Rests on the upper surface of host plant's leaves

Voucher location

Tulane University