DISTRIBUTION:

Loepa visayana (wingspan approx. 100mm) flies in the Visayas (Leyte), a group of Philippine Islands, and derives its name from its range. The specimen below is from Samar Isle, taken in March.

Loepa visayana male, Samar Isle, courtesy of Dave Moore.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

I suspect this species has multiple broods. The first flight is probably in March. Cissus, grape and Virginia creeper would likely prove to be suitable hosts.

Loepa visayana, Leyte, scan by Bill Oehlke

Loepa visayana, Samar Island, courtesy of Dave Moore.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

Females call at night. Males fly into the wind and track the pheromone plume with their sophisticated antennae.

Loepa visayana male, 100mm, Leyte, Philippines, courtesy of Kelly Price.

EGGS, LARVAE, COCOONS AND PUPAE:

Larval Food Plants

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.

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