Kingdom Animalia Family Saturniidae Scientific name Caligula jonasi Rank Species | Class Insecta Genus Caligula Phylum Arthropoda Order Butterflies and moths | |
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Similar Caligula, Caligula cachara, Caligula lindia, Butterflies and moths, Caligula anna | ||
Caligula jonasi, the jonasi silkmoth, is a moth of the family Saturniidae. It is found in Japan, China and the Korean Peninsula.
The wingspan is 100–110 mm. Adults are on wing from October to April.
The larvae feed on chestnut, willow, apple, hawthorn, oak and poplar. Larvae have urticating hairs which can cause a rash to the skin.
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