DISTRIBUTION:

Agapema pelora flies in
Mexico:
Baja California Norte;
Baja California Sur; and
Sonora: Isla Tiburon: Punta Norte.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

Moths are on the wing in November. Agapema pelora larvae feed on Condalia hookeri.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

EGGS, LARVAE, COCOONS AND PUPAE:

Eggs are deposited in large clusters on host plants. Gregarious larvae feed in large groups which become progressively smaller as larvae develop.

Larva copyright Kirby Wolfe

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.

Condalia hookeri.......

Bluewood/Capul Negro/Purple Haw/Logwood/Capulin/ Chaparral

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