(MV) Light trapped at Kadoorie Research Center on Dai Mo Shan, Shek
Kong, Hong Kong on October 1, 1999. An earlier specimen had been
caught at the same location and conditions by Roger Kendrick on July 21,
1997. Ova and larvae of all instars were found on April 29, 2003
feeding on Microcos paniculata at Tai O, Lantau Island. Other
larvae were found on May 20, 2003 feeding on Firmiana simplex at
Choi Sai Woo Park, North Point. Three 3rd or 4th instar larvae were
also found on October 20, 2005, feeding on Sterculia lanceoloata
at Tai Tam Country Park, Shau Kei Wan, all in Hong Kong.
Enlarged view of the moth in rest position.
Top and Underside views of moth;
Wingspan is about 85.7 mm / 3.4 inch
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