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Immature stages of Titaea orsinome Huebner (Lepidoptera, Saturniidae, Arsenurinae)

Data on immature stages, the behavior and the range of Titaea orsinome Huebner, [1823] are presented. The larva feeds on Eriotheca gracilipes (K. Schum.) O. Robyn (Bombacaceae). Generation (oviposition to imago) lasted 77 days. Egg, larval instars, head capsules, pupa and adults are illustrated in color.

Saturniidae; Arsenurinae; Titaea orsinome; host plants; immature stages


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