Pallid Emperor
Common NamePallid Emperor
Scientific NameBunaea alcinoe
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)130
Primary Colorspale brown, pinkish-brown, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, savannas
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa
Host PlantsCussonia, Acacia, Combretum, Ficus, Rhus, Terminalia
Flight PeriodThroughout warmer months, varies by region
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are large, spiny, and often brightly colored, feeding gregariously on host plants. Pupation occurs in the soil. Adults are nocturnal and do not feed.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, pale pinkish-brown coloration, and the distinct, large, dark-ringed eyespots on the hindwings. The robust, furry body is also characteristic.
Description
A large, robust moth with pale pinkish-brown wings, featuring prominent dark-ringed eyespots on the hindwings and smaller dark spots on the forewings. Its body is furry and yellowish-brown.
