Indian Moon Moth
Common NameIndian Moon Moth
Scientific NameActias selene
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)130
Wing Patterneyespot
Primary Colorspale green, white, pink, yellow, maroon
HabitatSubtropical and tropical forests, woodlands, mountainous regions
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Southeast Asia
Host PlantsLiquidambar, Rhus, Prunus, Salix, Mangifera indica
Flight PeriodMarch to October (multivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, hatching into green caterpillars that feed and grow. They then pupate in a silken cocoon before emerging as the adult moth.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, striking pale green coloration, four distinct eyespots (two on forewings, two on hindwings), and very long, often pink-tipped tails on the hindwings. The purplish-red costal margin of the forewing is also characteristic.
Description
A large, pale green moth with prominent, circular eyespots on all four wings and very long, ribbon-like tails on the hindwings, often tipped with pink.
