Actias maenas
Distribution:
widespread throughout the warmer parts of Asia; from India through Nepal and southern China to Laos and Vietnam. Southwards, they occur throughout Thailand and Malaysia, down to Indonesia.
Wingspan:
in between 12 and 14 cm
Season:
continuously
Food plants:
Liquidambar and Eucalyptus preferred, also Rhus, Crataegus and Castanea
Rearing:
An easy species, suitable for newcomers. Keep warm and clean, in well ventilated plastic containers (just watch out for condensation). Relatively fast growing and ready to pupate within 5 to 6 weeks. The pupal stage in between flights is short (approximately 2 to 3 weeks). The warmer the faster they develop.
Difficulties:
does not diapause, winter rearing can be more complicated