Saturday, 12 April 2014

Silkmoth of the week: Bunaea alcinoe

Bunaea alcinoe or the Cabbage Tree Emperor Moth is a large silkmoth not uncommon in most part of tropical Africa. The caterpillars grow quite large and are black with white and red thorns. They accept a wide variety of food plants, including most fruit trees. African people collect and eat the caterpillars.

Cabbage tree emperor moth Bunaea alcinoe female
Bunaea alcinoe female - origin: Tropical Africa