Distribution:

southern Mexico (Chiapas) Guatemala and Belize

Wingspan:

In between 10 (males) and 15 (females) cm

Season:

one or two flights annually in between June and September (October). Pupae overwinter

Food plants:

Prunus (serotina), Juglans, Liquidambar, Rhus, Schinus

Rearing:

An easy species, suitable for newcomers.  Keep warm and clean. The first 3 instars in well ventilated plastic containers. Older caterpillars in a netted cage (or in very spacious and very well ventilated plastic containers). Fast growing and ready to pupate within 4 weeks. Citheronia do not make a cocoon. When ready to pupate treat like Sphingidae and other underground pupating species. The pupal stage in between 2 flights  is short (approximately 4 weeks). The pupae from the last flight overwinter in a cool, unheated room. Do not store in the fridge.

Difficulties:

they easily get sick under humid conditions. Keep dry.