Distribution:

widespread throughout West and Central Africa, from Guinea-Bissau at the west coast east to Uganda and south through Cameroon and both Congo's to Angola

Wingspan:

females very large (in between 10 and 13,7 centimeter), males much smaller (around 8 centimeter)

Season:

In captivity continuously when kept at room temperature

Food plants:

Polyphage, reported on Moraceae, Fabaceae, Myrtaceae, Bignoniaceae, Lauraceae, Malvaceae, ... . In captivity on Rosaceae (Rubus, Rosa and Prunus including Prunus laurocerasus)

Rearing:

Easy but slow. Caterpillars are ready to pupate in six months (faster for a summer brood).  Keep the first 3 to 4 stages in well ventilated plastic containers and move to netted cages when older. Keep dry and warm (room temperature).  Pupal stage is short (approximately 2 - 3  weeks). 

Difficulties:

none