Origin: Japan

First finding in Slovenia: 1866

Pathways: intentionally introduced, secondary spontanously spreading

Possible to identify: April – September

Flight season of adults: August – September

Habitat: Lowland deciduous forests and parks. Catterpillars feed on Oak, Beech, European chestnut, European hornbeam and roses. 

Statusin Slovenia: Widespread

Similar species: Tau emperor (Aglia tau), Giant peacock moth (Saturnia pyri).

Source: Terenski priročnik za prepoznavanje tujerodnih vrst v gozdovih (Fieldguide for the identification of alien species in forests)