DISTRIBUTION:

The Adhemarius gagarini moth flies in Brazil and Bolivia: Santa Cruz (October, December), Beni (350m) .

"This species is frequently confused with A. gannascus. However, the two species are easily separated by the shape of the subapical mark on the forewing costa (Haxaire, 1986). In A. gannascus, this mark is a narrow, comma-shaped lunule, whereas in A. gagarini, it is broadly trapezoidal, similar in shape to that of A. ypsilon. Haxaire & Herbin (2000) recorded this species from Yocumo [Yacuma] (350m), Department of Beni."

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

Adhemarius gagarini probably produces at least two broods annually.

In Bolivia it has been recorded in October and December. Adhemarius gagarini larvae probably feed upon

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

EGGS, LARVAE AND PUPAE:

Larval Food Plants

Listed below are primary food plant(s) and alternate food plants. It is hoped that this alphabetical listing followed by the common name of the foodplant will prove useful. The list is not exhaustive. Experimenting with closely related foodplants is worthwhile.

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