Madagascan Moon Moth mittrei 8 larvae

Madagascan Moon Moth Argema mittrei

Established larvae doing well on Liquidambar.

Eggs of this huge Moon Moth are the largest we have ever seen. See the photo of one compared to other Giant Silkmoth eggs!

The larvae like warmth but not excessive temperature: likewise humidity but not too much. They feed well on Liquidambar, Eucalyptus gunii, Rhus typhina and Rhus glabra.

Huge netted cocoons of silvery silk – probably the biggest cocoon in the world! Both male and female moths are tailed but those of the male are very extreme.

This is a species that the connoisseur should not miss!