Cincta Silk Moth
Common NameCincta Silk Moth
Scientific NameAttacus cinctus
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)200
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, red, cream
HabitatTropical and subtropical rainforests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Indonesia, particularly Sulawesi, Moluccas, New Guinea)
Host PlantsCinnamomum, Citrus, Guava, Salix, Ailanthus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with peak activity during wet seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are large, powdery green with fleshy spines, feeding on various broadleaf trees. They pupate in a silken cocoon. Adults are short-lived, typically 1-2 weeks, as they lack functional mouthparts and do not feed.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its immense size, rich reddish-brown and orange coloration, and the unique large, triangular, transparent 'windows' on all four wings. The snake-head mimicry at the forewing apex is also a key identifier.
Description
A very large, reddish-brown moth characterized by prominent triangular transparent windows on each wing, intricate wavy patterns, and pale, scalloped wing margins. The forewing tips often mimic a snake's head.
