Rosier's Atlas Moth
Common NameRosier's Atlas Moth
Scientific NameAntheraea rosieri
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)130
Primary Colorsolive green, yellow, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical rainforests, lowland forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Malaysia)
Host PlantsCinnamomum, Litsea
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical climates)
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are large, typically green, and feed on the foliage of broadleaf trees. Pupation occurs within a silken cocoon, often attached to host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive falcate forewing apex, large size, and the prominent 'snake head' illusion created by the forewing shape and ocelli.
Description
A large, olive-green moth characterized by its strongly falcate (hooked) forewings, prominent ocelli on the forewings, and a cryptic pattern that mimics a dead leaf.
