Helfer's Atlas Moth
Common NameHelfer's Atlas Moth
Scientific NameAntheraea helferi
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)140
Wing Patterneyespot
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, orange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, mountainous regions
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsQuercus, Rhus, Liquidambar, Cinnamomum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, often multi-brooded
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically green and feed on various broadleaf trees, pupating in a silken cocoon among leaves.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, deep reddish-brown coloration, and the striking, complex ocelli (eyespots) on all four wings, which have a central reddish-orange 'pupil' surrounded by rings of black and white.
Description
A large, robust moth with a rich reddish-brown ground color, featuring prominent, multi-ringed eyespots on both forewings and hindwings.
