Distribution:

from Northern India and Nepal east; throughout central and south China to Vietnam and south to Malaysia and Indonesia (Sumatra)

Wingspan:

in between 4 and 6 cm

Season:

in captivity continuously

Food plants:

many kinds of sedges, grasses and bamboos. Easy to rear on commonly available ornamentals such as Fargesia, Phyllostachys and Carex cultivars.

Rearing:

Very easy, suitable for newcomers. Best reared in well ventilated plastic containers. Cut grasses and bamboos dry out too fast to use a netted cage which can stress and kill your animals.  An average living room temperature is enough. Fast growing for a Lappet and ready to pupate in approximately 2,5  to 3 months. The pupal stage is short (3 to 4 weeks depending on your rearing conditions).

Difficulties:

obtaining fresh eggs