DISTRIBUTION:

Dirphia somniculosa juninensis (wingspan: males: 79-89mm; females: 94-105mm) flies in
Peru: Junin and
possibly in Bolivia: La Paz (WO?) and Cochabamba: Chapare (TD) in medium altitude andean forests (1500 - 1800 m).

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

Moths have been observed in September-October-November, but there may be additional flights. Larval hosts are unknown.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

Males use highly developed antennae to locate females tracking their airbourne pheromone plumes.

EGGS, LARVAE, COCOONS AND PUPAE:

Eggs are probably laid in large clusters and larvae feed gregariously. Typical of the Subfamily Hemileucinae, Dirphia species all have urticating spines.

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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