DISTRIBUTION:

Saturnia cameronensis (wingspan: male: approx. 85-90mm; female: approx.) flies in peninsular Malaysia: Pahang, in the Cameron Highlands at elevations of 1200-1600m. It seems endemic to that particular area. This species is sometimes listed as Eriogyna cameronensis.

Visit Saturnia Comparison Chart for the (Eriogyna) group.

The basal dark area is relatively small. The am line is dark, inwardly lined with red, concave from the inner margin to vein Cu1 where there is a distinct angulation.

Saturnia cameronensis male, Cameron Highlands, Malaysia, courtesy of Stefan Naumann.

Saturnia cameronensis male, 85mm, Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia,
courtesy of Kelly Price.

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

Moths are on the wing in February. Larval hosts are unknown.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

The larger females extend a scent gland from the tip of their abdomens to "call" the males (wingspan: 85-90mm). Males use their antennae to hone in on the airbourne pheromone.

Saturnia cameronensis female, Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
February 2003, courtesy of Teemu Klemetti.

Saturnia cameronensis female, Cameron Highlands, Malaysia, courtesy of Stefan Naumann.

Saturnia cameronensis female, 110mm, Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia,
courtesy of Kelly Price.

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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The pronunciation of scientific names is troublesome for many. The "suggestion" at the top of the page is merely a suggestion. It is based on commonly accepted English pronunciation of Greek names and/or some fairly well accepted "rules" for latinized scientific names.

The suggested pronunciations, on this page and on other pages, are primarily put forward to assist those who hear with internal ears as they read.

There are many collectors from different countries whose intonations and accents would be different.

"Saturnia" is derived from the Latin Saturn. In Roman mythology, Saturn was a god of fertility and agriculture. He was commonly identified with the Greek god Cronus (Kronos), and there is an interesting story that explains how Cronus was transformed into Saturn.

The species name, cameronensis, is indicative of the range in the Cameron Highlands of western Malaysia.