Although endangered in the wild due to habitat loss, the comet moth has been bred in captivity. [4] In its natural habit, larvae feed on Weinmania eriocampa, Uapaca.

Consequently, the Madagascan moon moth relies on already protected shelters, e.g. Andasibe-Mantadia and Ranomafana national park. In these areas, it is strictly forbidden to pick up animals or plants. If you’re lucky, you can see the comet moth flying around lamps in the evening or sitting on bushes.

31.03.2017 · The Madagascan moon moth begins life as a caterpillar, hatching from one of 100 to 150 eggs, although many of its siblings will not make it to adulthood. The caterpillar, along with most others in the Saturniidae family, spins a silk cocoon. This is where it then spends its time as a pupa, the stage of development before the moth becomes an adult.

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07.06.2014 · 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.

The Comet moth Argema mittrei is an African moon moth, a large wild silk moth found only in the wild in certain parts of Madagascar but able to breed in captivity. In Madagascar are a few breeding areas and there are a few zoos that attempt breeding too. Some of them are quite successful.

One of the largest moths in North America with a wingspan up to 4.5 inches – the luna moth has a most interesting life cycle from egg to larva to pupa but its adult life as a moth lasts only one week! As adults, this species does not eat or even have a mouth, its sole purpose is to mate. They are rarely seen because of their very brief adult.

Female Comet moth Argema mittrei or Madagascan moon mot Female comet moth from Madagascar, aka moon moth. This classy lady appears to be sitting with legs crossed and looking at you with her glamorous "eyes".

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