Actias isis
Distribution:
Indonesia (Sulawesi)
Wingspan:
in between 12 and 14 cm
Season:
continuously when kept warm
Food plants:
Crataegus, Liquidambar, Eucalyptus gunnii, Rosa
Rearing:
Not difficult when kept at room temperature and clean. Keep the first 3 instars in well ventilated plastic containers and move to a netted cage when older. Never give wet leaves, do not spray. Somewhat slower growing, ready to pupate within 6 to 7 weeks. The pupal stage in between flights is short (approximately 3 weeks). The warmer the faster they develop.
Difficulties:
does not diapause, rearing during winter months can be more complicated