Caligula jonasi | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Saturniidae |
Genus: | Caligula |
Species: | C. jonasi |
Binomial name | |
Caligula jonasi Butler, 1877 |
The Jonasi Silkmoth (Caligula jonasi) is a moth of the Saturniidae family. It is found in Japan, China and the Korean Peninsula.
The wingspan is 100-110 mm. Adults are on wing from October to April.
The larvae feed on Chestnut, Willow, Apple, Hawthorn, Oak and Poplar. Larvae have urticating hairs which can cause a rash to the skin.