Chinese moon moth: a wonderful specie

Chinese moon moth or Actias ningpoana is one of the most known and wonderful species any lepidoptera breeder wants to have. Want to learn more about it? Read this article and at the end of it you will have more informations regarding chinese moon moth cocoons!

Chinese moon moth: what is that?

Chinese moon moth are amazing: everybody knows it! Their colors and shape is one of the most appreciated when dealing with lepidoptera.

Its reclassification underwent a revision, from the original description by the entomologist duo Cajetan and Rudolf Felder in 1862, to the more recent elevation to species by Ylla et al in 2005. Similarly to it’s close relative Actias selene this species is easily reared in captivity.

As a larva it presents itself a fleshy larva with clumps of raised bristles. It develops its pupa in a silken cocoon or in the soil. Turned as an adult, it has a really short lifespan, that can be measured in days, normally from 5 to 7.

As adult, its small head has mouthparts, which have lost their function and are underdeveloped, similarly to all other members of the Saturniidae family. They inability to feed themselves with their mouth makes their lifespan last just days. Another typical issue that one can find in the adults of this specie is the high density of hairs in their bodies.

Their wingspan is subject to a short ranging from 12 centimeters to more or less 15.

We already wrote a large article dealing with Actias ningpoana eggs available now! You should check that out and learn more about the way you could properly take care of eggs, especially regarding chinese moon moth ones.

The task is not always that easy and could be sometimes challenging, but do not give up! Lepidoptera breeding is an amazing world for any newcomer and you should consider that even if it might be hard you can succeed in breeding your own species really soon!

Chinese moon moth cocoons: a specification!

A very important note: These chinese moon moth cocoons are shipped from Italy with priority shipping only, in order to ensure fast arrival.

Unfortunately, giving the current Covid-19 pandemia, postal service has experienced random delays in deliveries. This is the reason why we do not assume responsibility for Actias ningpoana cocoons as we do not assume responibility for eggs hatching during travel order which is sent outside Italy. As always we will try to reship or refund when possible, but this cannot be guaranteed. If you order from Italy, we do offer full reship or refund as always, in case of any problem.

Chinese moon moth cocoons available!

Chinese moon moth or Actias ningpoana cocoons are available!
All the animals were reared on Liquidambar and cocoons will overwinter if stored at low temperatures. If you will keep them at room temperature, another generation might be possible to obtain.

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We expect to start this journey on June 2020, when a session of several Ebay auctions will be launched, including amazing diurnal butterflies from Costa Rica and miscellaneous Saturniidae and Sphingidae specimens. Check out if your Chinese moon moth will be available! Also our collection includes unique aberrations and rare forms.
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