263 observations
Madagascan Moon Moth
Argema mittrei
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Saturniidae ›Genus: Argema
About
The comet moth (Argema mittrei) or Madagascan moon moth is an African moth, native to the rain forests of Madagascar. The male has a wingspan of twenty centimeters and a tail span of fifteen centimeters, making it one of the world's largest silk moths. The female lays from 120-170 eggs, and after hatching the larvae feed on Eugenia and Weinmannia leaves for approximately two months before pupating. The cocoon has numerous holes to keep the pupa...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Madagascan Moon Moth is Argema mittrei.
- Madagascan Moon Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Madagascan Moon Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Madagascan Moon Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Madagascan Moon Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Madagascan Moon Moth belongs to the family Saturniidae.
- Madagascan Moon Moth belongs to the genus Argema.