Distribution:

Mexico (Hidalgo)

Wingspan:

In between 10 and 11 cm

Season:

in captivity continuously, with several flights/year when kept warm

Food plants:

Quercus, especially out the white oaks and cerris groups (robur, petraea, ilex, ...)

Rearing:

Some experience is required. Keep warm (minimum room temperature or warmer), dry and clean. Rear in spacious, well ventilated plastic containers when young and move to a netted cage when they've reached the fourth instar. Avoid condensation. Fast growing. Ready to pupate within 5 to 6 weeks (depending on temperature and quality of the food). Pupal stage is short (approximately 3 to 4 weeks).

Difficulties:

needs warm and dry conditions