South China Moon Moth
Common NameSouth China Moon Moth
Scientific NameActias ningpoana
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)120
Primary Colorspale green, yellow, brown
HabitatSubtropical and tropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSouthern China, parts of Southeast Asia (e.g., Vietnam, Laos, Thailand)
Host PlantsLiquidambar, Prunus, Salix, Betula, Rhus, Cinnamomum, Mangifera
Flight PeriodMarch to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green and spiny, feeding on various broadleaf trees before pupating in a silken cocoon. Adults are short-lived and do not feed.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, distinctive pale yellowish-green coloration, four prominent eyespots, and very long, ribbon-like tails on the hindwings.
Description
A large, pale yellowish-green moth with prominent brown-ringed eyespots on all four wings and very long, elegant tails on its hindwings.
