Caligula jonasi
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| 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.
Variation
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.
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