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Post by Fernando on Apr 1, 2011 5:23:48 GMT -8
Today I went out to water my garden at 1:00 AM and noticed something was flitting around the light. I trapped it and resulted to be a Saturniid, but didn't know the species. I looked at WLSS and my guess is that it's a male Adetomeris erythrops, but I'd like someone to confirm it. Thanks in advance!    |
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Post by oehlkew on Apr 1, 2011 8:11:34 GMT -8
Hi Fernando,
Yes, it is a male Adetomeris erythrops. This is a very variable species. You may encounter yellower individuals without the dark postmedian areas, especially on the hind wings.
Hope you are able to get a female and rear this species as I only have images of male, female and fifth instar larva on WLSS. It would be nice to see eggs, all instars and cocoon as well as verso images if you are able to get them.
Bill Oehlke
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Post by Fernando on Apr 1, 2011 9:16:34 GMT -8
I see! This one didn't look as yellow as the one in your site, that's why I was doubtful about the species.
To be honest, I didn't even know I had this species in my house's surroundings. Now that I know I'll see how I can manage to catch a female. If I do, of course I'll be sending you any pictures you request me.
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Post by oehlkew on Apr 1, 2011 11:10:07 GMT -8
Fernando,
I suspect all of the following Saturniidae from the Valparaiso Region:
A. erythrops: Vina del Mar, Quilpue, Quillota
Ormiscodes cinnamomea: Valparaiso
Ormiscodes penai: Vina del Mar
Ormiscodes rufosignata: La Cruz
Polythysana apollina: Valparaiso 1000-3000m
Polythysana cinerascens: Quilpue
The following might also be present:
Polythysana rubrescens: WO?
Cinommata bistrigata WO?
Leucanella aspera
Ormiscodes amphinome; probably more southerly
I am also interested in seeing any Sphingidae you encounter.
Bill Oehlke
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Post by Fernando on Apr 1, 2011 11:50:35 GMT -8
Bill,
If I'm able to find any other Saturniidae I'll tell you in the moment.
As for Sphingidae, the only one I know in Chile is Manduca sexta. Its larvae used to eat my uncle's tomato plants. Of course if I ever find any I'll tell you immediately as well.
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