DISTRIBUTION:

The Antheraea taripaensis moth (wingspan 120-140mm) flies in the Sulawesi Tengah Province Transsulawesi Taripa – Tentena in Indonesia.

(Etymology: named after the type locality on Sulawesi.)

FLIGHT TIME AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

The moth probably broods continuously. The paratype specimen was taken in August.

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 taripaensis female, 120mm, Sulawesi,
courtesy of Bill Garthe.

The wings of the females are larger and less falcate than those of the males.

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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