Cissus species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Hypercompe eridanus and Hypercompe icasia.
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The larvae feed on a wide range of plants, including Beta, Dioscorea, Paspalum, Zea, Pithecelbobium, Vigna, Wisteria, Toona, Musa, Salix, Cayratia and Cissus species.
Larvae typically feed on the leaves of plants such as the grape vine, Cissus, Impatiens and the Arum lily.