Distribution:

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania

Wingspan:

up to 14 cm

Season:

in captivity more or less continuously, although the pupal stage can sometimes take several months (depending on local rearing conditions)

Food plants:

Prunus (laurocerasus, serotina, ...) is best. Also Salix, Quercus, Fagus, and probably many more

Rearing:

Suitable for newcomers. Keep in spacious, well ventilated plastic containers. Watch out for condensation and do not give wet leaves. Make sure the food is clean and fresh.  Tolerant of a wide range of temperatures as long as it does not become to cool (minimum living room temperature). The caterpillars are fast growing and ready to pupate within 6 weeks. The pupal stage can take several weeks to even months. The moths emerge after a cooler and drier period of several weeks, followed by higher temperatures and humidity.

Difficulties:

none