Coscinocera hercules

Hercules Moth

Basic Information

General information

Family: Saturniidae
Sub Family: Saturniinae
Estimated Lifespan 14 Days

Garden Specific Information

Estimated Number In Flight: 0
Total Number of Pupae Received: 5
First Flown On: 06/04/13
Last Flown On: 06/04/13

Species Range:

  • Asia

Host plants:

  • Prunus serotina
  • Polyscias elegans
  • Gliochidion ferdinandi
  • Dysoxylum muelleri

Food Source

This moth does not feed as an adult. It has no functioning mouthparts.

Habitat

The Hercules Moth can be found in rainforest habitat.

Life history

Eggs are laid singly or in clusters on a hostplant. Caterpillars are voracious eaters.

Flights

This moth can be seen in flight from January to April.

Fun Facts

This is the largest moth found in Australia.