Stenoptilodes taprobanes (R.Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875)
(one synonym: Amblyptilia seeboldi)
PTEROPHORIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
and
Debbie Matthews Lott & Stella Crossley

(updated 25 October 2009)

Stenoptilodes taprobanes

The Caterpillars of this species have been reported feeding on a variety of plants, including :

  • Polka Dot Plant ( Hypoestes betsiliensis, ACANTHACEAE ),
  • Campylanthus salsoloides ( APOCYNACEAE ),
  • Spreading Sneezeweed ( Centipeda minima, ASTERACEAE ),
  • Hydrolea ( Hydrolea species, BORAGINACEAE ),
  • Lesser Sea-spurrey ( Spergularia maritima, CARYOPHYLLACEAE ),
  • Blueberry ( Vaccinium species, ERICACEAE ),
  • Sabatia ( Sabatia species, GENTIANACEAE ),
  • Wild Basil ( Clinopodium vulgare, LAMIACEAE ),
  • Snapdragons ( Antirrhinum majus, PLANTAGINACEAE ), and
  • Brookweed ( Samolus, PRIMULACEAE ).

    Stenoptilodes taprobanes
    Pupa.

    The adult moth has a wingspan between 1 and 2 cms.

    Stenoptilodes taprobanes

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