Distribution:

southern Arizona (USA) and Mexico

Wingspan:

In between 8,5 (males) and 12,5 (females) cm

Season:

one flight annually (between mid July and the end of August). Pupae overwinter

Food plants:

Rhus and Liquidambar (best), also Prunus serotina and Juglans

Rearing:

An easy species, suitable for newcomers.  Keep warm and clean. The first 3 instars in well ventilated plastic containers. Older caterpillars in very large and very well ventilated plastic containers or in netted cages. Fast growing and ready to pupate within 4 weeks. Citheronia do not make a cocoon. When ready to pupate treat like Sphingidae and other underground pupating species. Pupae overwinter in a cool, unheated (frost free) room, not in the fridge.

Difficulties:

none