Rothschild's Atlas Moth COCOONS (Rothschildia ecuatorialis)

Rothschild's Atlas Moth COCOONS (Rothschildia ecuatorialis)Rothschildia ecuatorialis is a species of giant silk moth belonging to the Saturniidae family. This captivating moth is native to parts of South America, with its range primarily concentrated in Ecuador, as its name suggests. Adult moths of this species are large, with a wingspan typically ranging from 110 to 150 mm. Their wings are adorned with a mix of reddish brown, cream, and pale orange hues, forming intricate patterns that are both striking and

Eggs hatch in two weeks

a family of around 20 species

This means that a predator would only need to try eating one individual of one of these species to learn that they taste foul

Caring for this species is simple in all stages

Cecropia Moths are found throughout North America

The caterpillars have two distinct colour forms

the southern United States

Multiple subspecies occur across this vast geographical range: the very rare brittanicus is native to the UK and exists only in a few small pockets of habitat in Norfolk

Actias dulcinea

and pale orange hues

Although its populations are stable in many areas

Female butterflies lay large clusters of 150-300 eggs on the undersides of young nettle leaves in sunny positions