Loepa sikkima
Distribution:
from the Himalayas (India & Nepal) to Vietnam and south to Thailand & Malaysia
Wingspan:
in between 7 and 8 cm. In captivity sometimes even smaller
Season:
Continuously, with multiple flights per year
Food plants:
Vitaceae (Vitis, Cissus, Parthenocissus, Leea). More difficult and not recommended Salix caprea and Salix cinerea
Rearing:
An easy species on Vitaceae. Keep warm (minimum room temperature), in spacious well ventilated plastic containers. Keep dry (avoid condensation and wet leaves, do not spray). Ready to pupate within 5 to 6 weeks. When kept warm and with a somewhat higher ambient air humidity, they brood continuously..
Difficulties:
none