DISTRIBUTION:

Ormiscodes socialis grisea (females larger than males) flies in
Chile: Santiago: Cerro San Cristabal.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

Ormiscodes socialis grisea is probably single brooded throughout most, if not all, of its limited range. Adults are likely on the wing from April-May.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

Females extend a scent gland from the tip of the abdomen, and the males pick up and track the airbourne pheromone plume with their well-developed antennae.

EGGS, LARVAE, COCOONS AND PUPAE:

Early instar larvae typically feed gregariously. Late instar larvae become more widely dispersed on host trees and understory vegetation.

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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