DISTRIBUTION:

Bunaeopsis saffronica flies in Zambia. John Ciseski reports it is extremely rare in collections, with only five known specimens. In the above image there was a slight deformity to the left hindwing, repaired digitally by copying the right side hindwing to the left.

Bunaeopsis saffronica male, Zambia, courtesy of Stephan Naumann.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

Bunaeopsis saffronica larvae probably feed on reed-like grasses.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

Bunaeopsis saffronica males are active at night and come in to lights.

EGGS, LARVAE AND PUPAE:

Bunaeopsis saffronica larvae feed on reed-like grasses. Mature larvae pupate in subterranean chambers.

It is hoped that this alphabetical listing followed by the common name of the foodplant will prove useful. The list is not exhaustive. Experimenting with closely related foodplants is worthwhile.

grasses.....

grasses

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The pronunciation of scientific names is troublesome for many. The "suggestion" at the top of the page is merely a suggestion. It is based on commonly accepted English pronunciation of Greek names and/or some fairly well accepted "rules" for latinized scientific names.

The suggested pronunciations, on this page and on other pages, are primarily put forward to assist those who hear with internal ears as they read.

There are many collectors from different countries whose intonations and accents would be different.

The genus name Bunaeopsis, indicates a similarity ('opsis' = looks like) to the Bunaea genus. That name is from the Greek and refers to a lobed hill-dweller.

The species name saffronica indicates the firey-yellow colour of the moth.