Foodplants. Polyphagous in USA, but
regional race have their prefered foodplants. Larva do best when reared
on Juglans regia and persimmon (Diospyros kaky). The moths
are very large when larva are feed on persimmon (Baxter 1992). For a complete
list of foodplants look at Bill
Oelkhe home page.
Larva. The fifth instar larva average 8 cm.
Larva are easy to rear and grow very fast but require cool airy conditions
Baxter
(1992). Two brood.
Cocoon. Small and soften, spun up amongst
the foodplant.
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