Distribution:

North America, from Nova Scotia in Canada, throughout the eastern United States, south to central Florida and west to Minnesota, Nebraska and Texas.

Wingspan:

In between 3,2 and 5,8 centimeter, with males significantly smaller then the females

Season:

Moths are on the wing in autumn, between September and October. The eggs overwinter and should be stored in the fridge until spring.

Food plants:

Many deciduous shrubs and trees, including Corylus, Quercus, Fagus, Carpinus, Alnus, Betula, Tilia, Malus, Prunus, Salix, Populus and many more

Rearing:

Not difficult, but slow. Once the eggs are taken out of the fridge they hatch within 14 days. Caterpillars take approximately 3 to 4 months to grow. Avoid wet conditions and keep very clean, especially older caterpillars are susceptible to diseases. The cocoons are spun against twigs and branches. The moths emerge after a short pupal stage of only a few weeks.

Difficulties:

Susceptible to diseases. Avoid wet circumstances and condensation in cages.