Assam silkmoth
Common NameAssam silkmoth
Scientific NameAntheraea assamensis
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)145
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, orange, black, cream
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, especially areas rich in host plants
Geographic RangeNortheast India (Assam), parts of Southeast Asia (e.g., Myanmar, Thailand, China)
Host PlantsLitsea polyantha, Machilus bombycina, Cinnamomum, Persea
Flight PeriodMarch to October (multivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae produce muga silk and feed on specific host trees before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for its large size, distinctive reddish-brown coloration, and the prominent ocellated eyespots on all four wings, often with a falcate forewing apex.
Description
A large, reddish-brown moth characterized by prominent, multi-colored eyespots on both forewings and hindwings, and a robust, furry body.
