DISTRIBUTION:

Prohylesia yungana (wingspand: males: ; females: // mfwl: 28-30mm; ffwl: ) flies in
Bolivia: La Paz: Nor Yungas;
at elevations of 1000-1800m.

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FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

Moths are on the wing in September-October. There may be additional flight months.

Larval hosts were unknown, but Phyllostachis nigra, a bamboo species would be worth a try.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

Females extend a scent gland from the tip of the abdomen to call in the night-flying males. Most male activity probably occurs from 10:00 pm until shortly after midnight.

EGGS, LARVAE, COCOONS AND PUPAE:

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

Phyllostachis nigra .......

Black cane/Black bamboo

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