Madagascan Emperor Antherina suraka
Not only is the moth highly colourful and attractive, but the larvae are also most interesting, having an almost infinite number of different colour forms.
The moths pair as easily as pernyi (!) and lay lots of eggs.
The larvae are easy to keep indoor or sleeved out in summer weather, and will take a variety of foodplants. Those reported include Oleander, Privet, Willows, Beech, Liquidambar, Hawthorn, Grapevine, Lilac, Cherry, Laurel, Forcythia, Rhus, Pistachia, Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach and Cabbage.
We highly recommend this species.