Corybantes mathani (Oberthür) (Lepidoptera: Castniidae), an Addition to the Insect Fauna of Trinidad, West Indies, and a Probable Oviposition on Moriche, Mauritia flexuosa (Arecaceae).

Authors

  • Matthew J.W. Cock CABI, Bakeham Lane, Egham TW20 9TY, United Kingdom

Keywords:

Trinidad and Tobago, Tobago, life history, food plant, parasitism

Abstract

During a visit to the Aripo Savannas, Trinidad on 15 October, 2011, a rather worn female of Corybantes mathani (Oberthür) was seen and photographed by MJWC on a moriche palm Mauritia flexuosa (Arecaceae)

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Published

2012-12-31

Issue

Living World 2012

Section

Nature Notes