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Eacles oslari

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Bombycoidea
Family: Saturniidae
Subfamily: Ceratocampinae
Genus: Eacles
Species: oslari

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eacles oslari: /ˈiː.æ.kliːz ˈɒs.lə.riː/

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Summary

Eacles oslari, or Oslar's eacles, is a moth of the family Saturniidae, described by Walter Rothschild in 1907. It is characterized by its variable wing colors and can be found in mountainous regions of southern Arizona and Mexico. The adult moths are active primarily in July to August, and their larvae feed on specific oak and soapberry species.

Physical Characteristics

Wings vary in color from yellow to purple brown; males have a forewing length of 51-58 mm, females have a forewing length of 64-68 mm. Wingspan ranges from 112–146 mm.

Identification Tips

Look for the distinctive colors of wings, which can range from yellow to orange-brown to pale lavender.

Habitat

Found in the mountains of southern Arizona and northern Mexico, specifically in the Santa Rita, Patagonia, Atascosa, and Huachuca mountains.

Distribution

Southern Arizona, Mexico (Sonora, Sinaloa, Chihuahua).

Diet

Larvae feed on the leaves of Quercus oblongifolia (Mexican blue oak), Quercus emoryi (Emory oak), and Sapindus saponaria drummondii (western soapberry).

Life Cycle

The larval stage consists of five instars; pupation occurs underground.

Predators

Vulnerable to predation from bats.