DISTRIBUTION:

The Pseudautomeris zamora moth (wingspan: males: mm; females: mm) (forewing length: males: 42mm; females: mm) flies in
southeastern Ecuador: Zamora Chinchipe, Estacion Cientifica San Francisco, 2290m.

On the forewing, the yellow am line is almost straight, turning slightly toward the body near the costa. The slightly preapical pm line runs from the costa to almost the midpoint of the inner angle. There are whitish-grey dots on the body side of the pm line where the veins intersect the line. There are also whitish-grey dots highlighting the dark discal patch.

The hindwing eyespot is characterized by a narrow white half-moon.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

This moth likely broods continuously, but records exist at this time only for May. Larvae can probably be reared on Tilia species.

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 around 8:30-9:00pm.

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.

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