Spanish Moon Moth

Graellsia isabellae

Very rare
Spanish Moon Moth — photo 1 Spanish Moon Moth — photo 2

Description

Green body with white spots, brown dorsal stripe. Long sparse hairs all over the body.

Information

FamilySaturniidae
Size7–9 cm
Hairinessfournie
Observation periodMay to August
DistributionSouth of the French Alps, the Pyrenees, and in the mountainous regions of Spain.
ToxicityNo
RarityVery rare

Host plants

  • Pine

Notes

Protected species in France. One of the most spectacular moths in Europe.

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