DISTRIBUTION:

In the U.S., Agapema solita (wingspan: 58-78 mm) is probably extinct, formerly found only in southern Texas. The moth still flies in Tamaulipas, Mexico. This moth is synonomous with A. galbina.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

This single brooded species flies from early September to late October.

Larvae feed in groups on Bluewood, Condalia hookeri.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

Males of this species have more white in the basal area of both the fore and hindwings compared to the much larger and darker females and to other Agapema species. Moths emerge in the morning and mate around 9:30 pm.

EGGS, LARVAE, COCOONS, AND PUPAE:

Eggs are deposited in large clusters on host plants and larvae emerge within fourteen days of deposition.

Gregarious larvae (50-55mm at maturity) feed in large groups which become progressively smaller as larvae develop.

Cocoons are indistinguishable from anona and are coarsely woven among the host plant branches.

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.

Celtis Condalia hookeri...... Ligustrum Prunus Ribes

Hackberry Bluewood Privet Wild cherry Gooseberry/currant

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