Gamelia paraensis larvae probably feed on Common guava (Psidium guajava).
ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:
Females extend a scent gland from the tip of their abdomens to "call" the males.
Males use their antennae to hone in on the airbourne pheromone.
Gamelia paraensis female, Para, Brazil,
on my home computer only.
EGGS, LARVAE, COCOONS AND PUPAE:
Larvae resemble Automeris species with their numberous urticating body spines. Larvae are gregarious.
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.