Suraka Silk Moth
Common NameSuraka Silk Moth
Scientific NameSuraka davidi
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)120
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, pink, black, white
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeMadagascar
Host PlantsUapaca, Brachylaena, Eucalyptus
Flight PeriodYear-round, with peaks during warmer months
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, hatching into large, often spiny caterpillars. They pupate in a silken cocoon, typically attached to foliage or bark, before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the reddish-brown forewings with a distinct white diagonal band and a small ocellus, combined with the very prominent, multi-colored eyespots on the hindwings, which display vibrant pink and orange concentric rings around a dark center.
Description
A large, robust moth with reddish-brown forewings featuring a white diagonal band and a small ocellus, and striking hindwings dominated by large, multi-ringed eyespots in shades of pink, orange, and black.
