Pericyma vinsonii explained

Pericyma vinsonii is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in Mauritius, La Réunion and Madagascar.[1]

It has a wingspan of approx. 34 mm for the males and 41 mm for the females. Their larvae are commonly found on Delonix regia,[2] a Fabaceae but most probably they are polyphage, as the adults can also be found up to altitudes of 1000m were this plant isn't found.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.afromoths.net/species_by_code/PERIVINS afromoths.net
    • Guenée, 1862. Lépidoptères. – In: Maillard, L., Notes sur l'île de la Réunion (Bourbon) (Annexe G):1–72; pls. 12–13
  2. Martiré & Rochat, 2008. Les papillons de La Réunion et leurs chenilles, p.399