Distribution:

Eastern Russia (Amur, Siberia, Russian Far East) south to China and Korea

Wingspan:

Between ten and twelve centimeter

Season:

early in Spring, usually in April.  Or earlier in captivity, the moths emerge soon after the pupae are taken out of the fridge.

Food plants:

Best on Ligustrum species.  Fraxinus is an accepted alternative.

Rearing:

Very easy and fast growing at room temperature. Caterpillars pupate within a month after hatching. Keep the first three instars in well ventilated plastic containers but move to a netted cage after they've molted to the fourth instar. Pupae are best stored in the fridge. Not known to have a second flight in autumn.

Difficulties:

None