Silkmoths and more: Holocerina angulata

The African Holocerina angulata, member of the Micragonini tribe, is a fast growing species. The caterpillars go from first instar to ready to pupate in approximately one month (depending on the temperature and quality of the food). Full fed they reach a length of around nine centimeter, larger then you would expect for the size of the moths. Already from the second instar on, it becomes clear that there are two very distinct color forms, not unusual for Holocerina species. In captivity they do well on Ligustrum ovalifolium. The larvae tolerate company fairly well and can easily be reared in spacious, well ventilated, plastic containers. The moths will emerge in only a couple of weeks.