DISTRIBUTION:

The Prohylesia peruviana moth (largest member of genus) flies in
Peru: Cusco (700m), (possibly Puno (WO??)); and
Bolivia: La Paz: Sud Yungas Road (1500m);
at low to moderate elevations on southeastern slopes of the Andes.

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Prohylesia peruviana male, Peru,
courtesy of Eric van Schayck.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

Moths are on the wing from December until March.

Larval hosts were unknown, but Bernhard Wenczel reared larvae successfully on Phyllostachis nigra a bamboo species.

Sixth instar Prohylesia peruviana, Peru, courtesy of Bernhard Wenczel.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

Females extend a scent gland from the tip of the abdomen to call in the night-flying males. Most male activity occurs from 10:00 pm until shortly after midnight.

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.

Phyllostachis nigra.......

Black cane/Black bamboo

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