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Paradaemonia thelia (Jordan) and its immature stages (Lepidoptera, Saturniidae, Arsenurinae)

Data on immature stages, the behavior and the range of Paradaemonia thelia (Jordan, 1922) are presented. The solitary larva feed on Chrysophyllum marginatum (Hook. & Arn.) Radlk. (Sapotaceae), its natural hostplant. Isolated ovae are deposited on dorsal surface of mature leaves. Larval development required 18 days; the pupal stage lasted 32-37 days. Adults, ovae, larvae and pupa are illustrated in color.

Biology; hostplant; Sapotaceae; spatial distribution


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