Cricula Silkmoth
Common NameCricula Silkmoth
Scientific NameCricula trifenestrata
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)85
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, plantations, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsTerminalia, Shorea, Mangifera indica, Ricinus communis, Citrus
Flight PeriodYear-round (multivoltine in tropical regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are often gregarious, feeding on a wide range of host plants. They spin a distinctive golden-yellow, net-like cocoon from which the adult moth emerges.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, rich orange-brown coloration, and the prominent, often triangular, white spots on all four wings, which are characteristic of the species.
Description
A large, robust silkmoth with broad, triangular wings, typically a vibrant orange-brown. Its wings feature distinct white or pale spots, often triangular, on both forewings and hindwings, and subtle wavy lines.
