Chinese Oak Silkmoth
Common NameChinese Oak Silkmoth
Scientific NameSaturnia pyretorum
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)100
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Taiwan, Korea, parts of Southeast Asia)
Host PlantsQuercus spp. (Oak), other broadleaf trees
Flight PeriodSpring to Autumn
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are large, often green and spiny, feeding on oak leaves. They pupate in a silken cocoon, and adults are non-feeding.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, the distinct eyespots on all four wings, the intricate wavy line patterns, and the robust, furry body typical of giant silkmoths. Males have notably feathery antennae.
Description
A large, robust moth with a furry body and feathery antennae. Its wings are predominantly light brown to greyish-white, marked with intricate wavy lines and prominent, dark-ringed eyespots on both forewings and hindwings.
