Hyalophora euryalus kasloensis
Hyalophora euryalus kasloensis is a of the ceanothus silk moth, a large saturniid native to western North America. Like other Hyalophora , lack functional mouthparts and do not feed, living solely to reproduce. The subspecific designation kasloensis refers to the Kaslo region of British Columbia, Canada, indicating a geographically restricted within the broader range of H. euryalus. The species overwinters as a pupa within a silken cocoon attached to vegetation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hyalophora euryalus kasloensis: /haɪəˈlɒfərə jʊˈraɪələs kæsˈloʊɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Known from the Kaslo region of British Columbia, Canada. The broader Hyalophora euryalus ranges across western North America from British Columbia to California and east to the Rocky Mountains.
Seasonality
emerge in spring and early summer, with timing dependent on elevation and local climate conditions. Single per year ().
Diet
Larvae feed on leaves of various woody plants including Ceanothus , willow (Salix), and other broadleaf trees and shrubs. do not feed.
Life Cycle
are laid in clusters on plant leaves. Larvae pass through five instars, developing from dark, spiny hatchlings to large green caterpillars with colorful . occurs within a silken cocoon attached to twigs or concealed in leaf litter, with emerging the following spring.
Ecological Role
Larvae serve as herbivores in forest and shrubland . contribute to nutrient cycling as non-feeding, short-lived reproductive individuals. Pupae and larvae provide food for various and .