Nessaea aglaura aglaura |
Nymphalidae (Nymphalinae) |
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Host plant:
Plunkenetia volubilis |
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LIFE HISTORY DATA |
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Rearing results and development times |
As of May 2003, N=7 rearings: 2 eclosed, 2 were parasitized, 3 died. |
Host plants |
Euphorbiaceae: Plunkenetia volubilis |
Parasitoids |
Tachinidae (2), larvae emerge from host pupae. |
Predators |
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Observations and comments |
This caterpillar is not uncommon in gaps where it rests on the tops of younger leaves of it's host plant. |
Voucher location |
Tulane University |
