Actias artemis

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20 larvae (UK Only)

Distribution:

East Asia (China, Korea, Russia and Japan). Several of the former subspecies (alinda, dulcinea) have been upgraded to full species status. 

Wingspan:

Around 10 centimeter (males have longer hind wing tales and are a bit smaller)

Season:

Multiple flights when kept warm. Pupae overwinter.

Food plants:

Crataegus, Salix, Juglans, Alnus and others

Rearing:

An easy species, suitable for newcomers. Keep warm and clean, in well ventilated plastic containers (just watch out for condensation).  Fast growing and ready to pupate within 4 to 5 weeks. The pupal stage in between flights is short (approximately 2 to 3  weeks). The warmer the faster they develop. Cocoons after the last flight in autumn can overwinter in the fridge.