Identity of larvae from Kongo Central province, DR Congo

paullatham

Please could someone identify this larvae which feeds on Leptoderris congolensis (Fabaceae) in DR Congo? The larvae are found in quite large numbers and are eaten by the local people. The Kikongo name for this larvae is Mfundi.

Copiopteryx · Edited once, last by Copiopteryx (October 17, 2018 at 9:43 PM).

Hi Paul.
should be a species of the Genus Antheua (Notodontidae). Is it also called "Malomba loka" in Congo areas?
For further informations about this Genus, see here: http://www.afromoths.net/genus/show/651120

Best wishes from Germany
Joerg

Dalski

Antheua sp

Regards Darren

paullatham

Thanks. No, Malomba loka is a different species, see attached photo. Possibly another Antheua?

Dalski

If you search google for "Antheua sp. on Leptoderris congolensis" it come up with the exact picture in the originl post.

Regards Darren

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Rudi

Hello Paul,

do you have the copyright rights to the photos you posted here in your post in this topic?

greeting
Rudi

paullatham

Hello Rudi,

Yes I took all the photos myself.

Paul

Identity of larvae from Kongo Central province, DR Congo

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