DISTRIBUTION:

Bathyphlebia johnsoni (wingspan: males: 111-118mm; females: 120mm) flies in
southern Peru: Apurimac, and
central Ecuador: Canar and Loja LTR, at elevations around 2200m.

Males of this species have forewings lighter in colour (cinnamon brown) and more slender than those of aglia.

There is a distinct shading of black in the hindwing post median area, and there is a generous speckling of black on the ventral surfaces.

Bathyphlebia johnsoni/flavior male, courtesy of Eric van Schayck,
more likely B. flavior.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

Bathyphlebia johnsoni flies in October, possibly into November.

Larval hosts are unknown, but oak would probably be accepted.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

Adult Bathyphlebia johnsoni moths emerge from subterranean pupae, and males are slightly smaller than females.

Bathyphlebia johnsoni/flavior (female top) courtesy of Bernhard Wenczel, ,
more likely B. flavior.

Bathyphlebia johnsoni/flavior,
more likely B. flavior, courtesy of T. Decaëns.

EGGS, LARVAE AND PUPAE:

Night-flying females lay translucent eggs on host plant leaves. The developing larvae can be seen through the egg shells.

Larvae pupate underground in small chambers.

Care of larvae and pupae should be as for any Neotropical species.

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

Quercus .......

Oak

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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 source of the genus name "Bathyphlebia" is a combination of "bathy" meaning deep and "phlebia" meaning veins.

The species name "johnsoni" is honourific for collector F. Johnson.