Distribution:

Japan, Taiwan (the subspecies fukudai from Taiwan is probably a valid species)

Wingspan:

in between 8 and 10 cm

Season:

one flight from (late) September to November. In captivity sometimes earlier. Eggs overwinter.

Food plants:

Crataegus, Prunus padus, Quercus

Rearing:

Not difficult. Take the eggs out of the fridge as soon as the hawthorn is starting to regrow.  Caterpillars prefer the very young and fresh leaves. Growth is fast (ready to pupate within 4 to 5 weeks). The cocoons oversummer and the moths appear as soon as the nights become cooler. Keep in well ventilated plastic containers or in netted cages when older at room temperature. The eggs overwinter.

Difficulties:

none