DISTRIBUTION:

Antheraea mindanarissa (wingspan: males: 152-160mm; females: 170mm // fwl: males: 78-85mm; females: 80-92mm) flies in the Philippines: Mindanao; at elevations from 700-1300m.

(Etymology: The specimen type is from Mindanao, Philippines, with a great resemblance to Antheraea larissa which is very similar to Antheraea philippirissa and several other new species described from the Philippines.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

Thus far specimens have been reported on the wing in August-September-October-November-December, suggesting at least two broods annually. There may be additional flight months.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

Males use highly developed antennae to detect female scent which is distributed into the wind. Males fly into the wind in a zigzag pattern to detect the pheromone and subsequently locate the female.

Antheraea mindanarissa AT female, Talakag, Bukidnon, Mindanao, Philippines,
170mm, August 13, 1999, 1200m, on my home computer only.

EGGS, LARVAE, COCOONS AND PUPAE:

It is hoped that this alphabetical listing followed by the common name of the foodplant will prove useful. The list is not exhaustive. Experimenting with closely related foodplants is worthwhile.

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