Lebeau's Silk Moth
Common NameLebeau's Silk Moth
Scientific NameAttacus lebeau
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)180
Primary Colorsorange, brown, white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical rainforests, secondary forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsMacaranga, Trema, Cinnamomum, Citrus
Flight PeriodYear-round (nocturnal)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are large, green, and feed on various broadleaf trees; they pupate in large silken cocoons. Adults are short-lived and do not feed.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its immense size, the distinctive 'snake head' pattern at the forewing apex, and the large, silvery, triangular hyaline (window-like) spots on all four wings.
Description
A very large, robust moth with broad, reddish-brown wings featuring prominent silvery-white triangular windows and intricate white and black banding.
