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Cabbage Tree Emperor

Bunaea alcinoe

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Saturniidae ›Genus: Bunaea

About

Bunaea alcinoe /bjuːˈniːə ælˈsɪnoʊiː/ or the Cabbage tree emperor moth is an African moth species belonging to the family Saturniidae. Larva Final instar about 70mm in length and about 15mm in diameter. 'Ground colour deep velvety black; each somite, from 4th to 12th, bearing eight white/yellow tubercular processes, two subdorsally, two laterally, and four (in two rows) on each side subspiracularly. The 2nd somite bears four black processes, two subdorsally and two laterally. The 3rd somite...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cabbage Tree Emperor?
The scientific name of Cabbage Tree Emperor is Bunaea alcinoe.
What kingdom does Cabbage Tree Emperor belong to?
Cabbage Tree Emperor belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cabbage Tree Emperor belong to?
Cabbage Tree Emperor belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Cabbage Tree Emperor belong to?
Cabbage Tree Emperor belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Cabbage Tree Emperor belong to?
Cabbage Tree Emperor belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Cabbage Tree Emperor belong to?
Cabbage Tree Emperor belongs to the family Saturniidae.
What genus does Cabbage Tree Emperor belong to?
Cabbage Tree Emperor belongs to the genus Bunaea.