DISTRIBUTION:

Pseudodirphia cupripuncta (wingspan: males: 72-86mm; females: 88-105mm) flies in Colombia: Valle del Cauca and possibly Caqueta ?? ARA (more likely Cauca).

This species is very similar to P. infuscata, but the forewings are more elongate and the frons are dark brown instead of orange. Also the pm line is slightly concave instead of convex as in P. infuscata.

Pseudodirphia cupripuncta male, All Leps Barcode of Life.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

This species probably broods continuously in three to four month cycles. Specimens have been taken in March, April, June, August-September-October and December.

Natural larval hosts are unknown, but Robinia is a likely choice and has been used with success by Kirby Wolfe for other species in this genus.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

EGGS, LARVAE, COCOONS AND PUPAE:

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.

Robinia .......

Locust

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The pronunciation of scientific names is troublesome for many. The "suggestion" at the top of the page is merely a suggestion. It is based on commonly accepted English pronunciation of Greek names and/or some fairly well accepted "rules" for latinized scientific names.

The suggested pronunciations, on this page and on other pages, are primarily put forward to assist those who hear with internal ears as they read.

There are many collectors from different countries whose intonations and accents would be different.

Pseudodirphia was chosen as the genus name as these moths are very similar to those in the Dirphia genus.

The species name, cupripuncta, refers to the copper coloured markings on the wing veins as they intersect the pm line.