Hi All,
I still have some nice Antheraea polyphemus cocoons available (Texas stock) at $5.00 US/cocoon, and there is one trio (1 f, 2m) of Cithereonia splendens sinaloensis available at $20.00, and two additional male sinaloensis at 6.00 each. One shipping and handling fee of $8.00 whether you order one item or twenty items. I may still be able to have Citheronia regalis pairs (Pennsylvania, Ohio or Maryland stock) shipped independently of the polyphemus and sinaloensis. They are $16.50/pair, and there would be additional S & H of $8.00 on those.
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I am anticipating that eggs of double brooded stock of Eupackardia calleta from central Texas will be available in March (became available March 5) and possibly into April, and then hopefully again in the fall from September until November. Eggs of single brooded calleta from southern Arizona are expected in late July to early August.
I will be posting a 2013 egg price list to this page shortly.
Here are 2013 Egg Price List and ordering instructions.
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Neorcarnegia Undescribed species/variation/aberration??, Ponte Funda, Goias, Brazil,
Cornell University Collection, via Ryan Saint Laurent.
I have also recently ordered the Entomo-Satsphingia journals for late 2011, all of 2012 and early 2013, and will continue to update site as time permits.
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I am pretty sure the image below is a female S. hypoxantha from Montevideo, in southern, coastal Uruguay: Montevideo, but it could also be a pale or faded example of Scolesa nebulosa.
Scolesa hypoxantha?? female, 67mm, Montevideo, Uruguay,
Cornell University Collection, via Ryan Saint Laurent.
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The Megaceresa pulchra file has been updated with larger images of male and female, courtesy of Ruyan Saint Laurent.
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Carlos Marzano has sent images and data (February 2010 and 2011) for Psilopygida crispula for the Argentine provinces of San Luis: Tomada; and Cardoba: Villa Amancay, representing a southern range extension in Argentina. It is also the first time I have seen this particular colour form of a highly variable species.
Psilopygida crispula male, Villa Amancay, Cardoba, Argentina,
February 2011, courtesy/copyright Carlos Marzano.
Psilopygida crispula male (verso), Villa Amancay, Cardoba, Argentina,
February 2011, courtesy/copyright Carlos Marzano.
Matthew J. Cambell reports new hostplants for Samia ricini: Escallonia; and for Actias selene: Pyracantha.
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Leroy Simon reports a new host plant (bamboo) for Pseudautomeris grammivora from Argentina. For the first time on WLSS all instars are depicted.
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Non-member J. P. Lawrence granted permission to post this nice image of a striking Procitheronia fenestrata larva.
Procitheronia fenestrata larva, San Jose de Payamino, Orellana, Ecuador,
June 14, 2012, courtesy of J. P. Lawrence.
Ryan Saint Laurent continues to contribute greatly with images of many species not previously depicted on WLSS. Ryan is working at Cornell University in the Entomology Department and is helping with identifications of specimens in the collection.
Cicia citrina male, 40mm, northern Parana, Brazil,
Cornell University Collection, via Ryan Saint Laurent.
Cicia nettia male, southeastern Brazil
Cornell University Collection, via Ryan Saint Laurent,
slight digital repair by Bill Oehlke.
Cicia pamala male, Sergipe, Brazil,
Cornell University Collection, via Ryan Saint Laurent.
Psilopygoides oda is confirmed in Suriname for first time, courtesy of Ryan Saint Laurent.
Psilopygoides oda male, 43mm, Moengo Boven, Cottica River, Suriname,
May 25, 1927, Cornell University Collection, courtesy of Ryan Saint Laurent.
Neorcarnegia basirei male, Itanhandu, Minas Gerais, Brazil,
February 22, 2013, courtesy of Larry Valentine.
Larry has sent a series of images, including some verso shots, which are diplayed via the link on the basirei page.
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For the first time a live male, recto and verso, of Eudyaria venata is displayed on WLSS.
Eudyaria venata male, Itanhandu, Minas Gerais, Brazil,
February 13, 2013, courtesy of Larry Valentine,
id and slight digital repair by Bill Oehlke.
The elongate forewing has a convex outer margin. Veins are strong. Females are darker than males. Note narrow and pale white (lighter) line connecting M3 and M2 at the outer edge of the forewing cell. In the image above it appears more like a break in the black line of the outer cell vein.
Eudyaria venata male, Itanhandu, Minas Gerais, Brazil,
February 13, 2013, courtesy of Larry Valentine,
id and slight digital repair by Bill Oehlke.
The above image really helped me with id as it shows the almost straight line of the hindwing costa as well as the black abdomen.
Eudyaria venata male, Itanhandu, Minas Gerais, Brazil,
February 13, 2013, courtesy of Larry Valentine,
id and slight digital repair by Bill Oehlke.
Of course, it is always helpful to see the antennae and legs.
Larvae feed on Eryngium agavifolium.
Eryngium agavifolium, courtesy KENPEL via Wikimedia Commons
I do not know if the serated leaf edges and their tips are sharp or are just meant to look that way!
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For the first time on WLSS, and perhaps anywhere, all instars of Procitheronia principalis are posted, courtesy of Larry Valentine. Larry's wife found a hatchling larva and brought it home for the rearing experience and photography.
Ryan Saint Laurent observes the larvae are also a good match for P. purpurea.
Procitheronia principalis hatchling, Itanhandu, Minas Gerais, Brazil,
January 19, 2013, courtesy of Larry Valentine.
Procitheronia principalis first instar, Itanhandu, Minas Gerais, Brazil,
January 19, 2013, courtesy of Larry Valentine.
Procitheronia principalis second instar, Itanhandu, Minas Gerais, Brazil,
courtesy of Larry Valentine.
Procitheronia principalis third instar, Itanhandu, Minas Gerais, Brazil,
courtesy of Larry Valentine.
Procitheronia principalis fourth instar, Itanhandu, Minas Gerais, Brazil,
courtesy of Larry Valentine.
Procitheronia principalis fifth instar, Itanhandu, Minas Gerais, Brazil,
February 15, 2013, courtesy of Larry Valentine.
Procitheronia principalis fifth instar, Itanhandu, Minas Gerais, Brazil,
February 15, 2013, courtesy of Larry Valentine.
Robert Vuattoux writes, "This is me with my local Sénégalian collectors of bauhiniae cocoons and cocoons in situ last week on ziziphus shrubs
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Kirby Wolfe writes, "Our Giant Silkmoths book is finally being delivered from Amazon.com in the U.S. In Europe it has been selling very well and is being translated into German. It is now no.2 of Insect & Spider books for Amazon Canada, and it hasn't even been released there yet. Here's the URL for the U.S.: http://www.amazon.com/The-Giant-Silkmoths-Mimicry-Camouflage/dp/1906506256/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1332781819&sr=1-1
"I imagine many of your members would be interested in this book, which is large coffee table format with over 100 color photos of live saturniids, and is very reasonably priced. The reviews in Great Britain, where it has been available since early November, have been filled with superlatives."
I (Bill Oehlke) have read some commentary on the new book, and it has all been very good. Check it out!.
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Sphingidae Express
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Catocala Capers
Larry Gall of Connecticut writes,
"Hi Bill,
"In the spring of 2013 I'm again rearing several dozen species of Catocala for research purposes, and I have some surplus eggs that I'd be happy to offer free to
those using your site (first come, first served). I can offer varying small quantities of eggs of amatrix, angusi, briseis, innubens, lacrymosa, neogama,
piatrix, robinsonii, and vidua at this time. If any of your subscribers/readers has eggs that they would like to exchange, I would also very much welcome that.
Best wishes, Larry"
You can contact Larry via email at Lawrence F. Gall, Ph.D.
Head, Computer Systems Office
Informatics Manager, Entomology
Executive Editor, Peabody Publications
Lepidoptera Section Editor, Zootaxa
Peabody Museum of Natural History
P.O. Box 208118, Yale University
New Haven, CT 06520-8118 USA
http://www.peabody.yale.edu
Many thanks to Jeff Trahan who provides images and data for many species, including this beautiful shot of Catocala ilia.
Catocala ilia form conspicua, Eddie Jones Park, Caddo Parish, Louisiana,
May 9, 2012, courtesy of Jeff Trahan.
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Please note: I reside in Canada at the following address and payment for Saturniidae livestock (eggs, cocoons, pupae) and/or sleeves must be sent to me only at this address:
Bill Oehlke
Box 476
155 Peardon Road
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