Apollo Marbled Emperor
Common NameApollo Marbled Emperor
Scientific NameGonimbrasia alcinoe
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)85
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, white, black
HabitatSavannas, woodlands, forests
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa
Host PlantsAcacia, Combretum, Terminalia, Syzygium
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically large, spiny caterpillars that feed on various trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often underground or among leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, the combination of wavy brown and cream banding, and the prominent, dark eyespots on the hindwings, visible even when at rest.
Description
A large moth with a furry white thorax and wings patterned with wavy brown and cream bands, featuring prominent black and white eyespots on the hindwings.
