Distribution:

West Africa, reported from Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Cameroon

Wingspan:

females large (in between 7,5 and 9 centimeter), males much smaller 

Season:

In captivity continuously when kept at room temperature

Food plants:

Polyphage, with a preference for Rosaceae (Prunus, Rosa and Rubus are recommended)

Rearing:

Easy and fast. Caterpillars are ready to pupate in six to seven weeks.  Keep the first 3 to 4 stages in well ventilated plastic containers and move to netted cages when older. Keep dry and warm (room temperature).  Pupal stage is short (approximately 2 weeks). 

Difficulties:

none