African Moon Moth (Argema mimosae)

Rearing difficulty: 6.5/10
Pairing difficulty: 8/10
Host plants: Sclerocarya caffra, Sclerocarya birrea, Commiphora mollis, Spirostachys africana, Eucalyptus, Excoecaria africana – in captivity often raised on Liquidambar (Sweetgum), Cotinus (Smoketree), Juglans (Walnut), Rhus (Sumac) , and certain types of Euphorbia (Spurge). Larvae grow well on several plants from the Anacardiaceae family.
Natural range: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania
Polyphagous: Yes, very!
Generations: 1-2 broods a year!
Family: Saturniidae (silkmoths)
Pupation: Cocoon (silk encasing)
Prefered climate: Tropical. Warm and humid!
Special notes: High humidity is important for captive rearing. Anacardiaceae host plants recommended.
Estimated wingspan: 80mm-125mm (medium sized Saturniid)