Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
First described in 1832 by
Felipe Poey as
Amphonyx duponchelRange
Throughout the New World tropics, from Brazil through the Caribbean to Mexico. In our area, rarely seen in Florida and southern Texas.
Season
Year-round in the tropics
Food
Larvae feed on Pond Apple, Annona glabra, and other species of Annona
Contributed by
Ethan Kistler on 19 February, 2007 - 6:36pm
Additional contributions by
Chuck EntzLast updated 23 May, 2009 - 7:53pm