DISTRIBUTION:

Saturnia (Rinaca) microcaligula (forewing length: ) flies in India, Nepal, Thailand and China.

This moth is now regarded as a synonym of Saturnia (Rinaca) cachara.

(Etymology: it is the smallest species within that group of Saturnia (Rinaca) species which have formerly been associated with the junior generic synonym Caligula, which may no longer be used. The intention was to preserve the name “Caligula” within the group.) In the meanwhile the taxon microcaligula is interpreted as a synonym of cachara.

Visit Saturnia (Rinaca) cachara file.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

This species flies in the fall.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

Females extend a scent gland from the tip of their abdomens to "call" the males. Males use their antennae to hone in on the airbourne pheromone.

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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