Domain Eukarya Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Rank Species | Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Saturniidae | |
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Similar Automeris, Hemileucinae, Hyperchiria, Automeris naranja, Automeris larra | ||
Bullseye moth larvae hatching automeris illustris
Automeris illustris is a species of moth of the Saturniidae family. It is found in South America, including Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina.
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The larvae feed on a wide range of plants. In scientific tests over 50 plants from 28 families (including Fabaceae, Rutaceae, Meliaceae and Myrtaceae) where accepted by as food.
Automeris illustris en file indienne
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