Chinese Oak Silkmoth Antheraea pernyi Large cocoons fresh from CHINA
Highly recommended for those who are looking for a spectacular moth, with LARGE exotic larvae: easily reared.
This species used to be universally available. Over the years captive bred stocks have disappointingly become in-bred. We now have strong wild Chinese stock, and orders can be taken now for eggs and larvae available from May.
A large species, and probably the best for beginners. Moths emerge in the spring. They pair very easily.
Eggs are laid on the sides of the cage. The larvae feed on Oak, Apple, Hawthorn, Beech, Willow and undoubtedly other trees and shrubs. Black at first, the larvae become green, with decorations of orange. The larvae become very large and eat a great deal of food. Although an oriental species, pernyi has now become established in Europe.
There are two generations of moths each summer.