{"product_id":"african-saturniidae-mix","title":"African Saturniidae mix","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Saturniidae Mix: Imbrasia obscura, Imbrasia epimethea \u0026amp; Gonimbrasia dione\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e This offering combines three tropical African Saturniidae species from the Bunaeini tribe. \u003cem\u003eImbrasia obscura\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eImbrasia epimethea\u003c\/em\u003e are native to Central Africa (Cameroon, DRC, Angola, Nigeria), while \u003cem\u003eGonimbrasia dione\u003c\/em\u003e (a name historically used for \u003cem\u003eGonimbrasia petiveri\u003c\/em\u003e) is found across West and Central Africa. All three are large, robust emperor moths whose caterpillars are traditionally valued as a food source in parts of their range, and they are increasingly popular in the exotic breeding hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mesh cage or other well ventilated enclosure for adults. Provide fresh cut host plant branches in water for larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high, reflecting their tropical rainforest origin. Mist lightly and ensure good airflow to prevent mold, particularly around pupation sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet (larvae):\u003c\/strong\u003e Larvae are polyphagous. Recorded host plants include Canarium schweinfurthii, Acacia species, and other broadleaf trees and shrubs from families such as Burseraceae and Fabaceae. In captivity they generally also accept common substitute plants like Prunus, Liquidambar and Ligustrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larvae often feed gregariously in early instars before becoming more solitary as they mature. Pupation occurs in silk cocoons, typically spun among leaf litter or attached to branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C is ideal, reflecting their tropical origin. Cooler temperatures slow development but are tolerated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ilyas Insects","offers":[{"title":"10 pupae","offer_id":60666607468878,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 pupae","offer_id":60666607501646,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/1881\/9150\/files\/FullSizeRender_67492bf3-e83d-4b89-91c5-d31d2c403a6c.jpg?v=1788550587","url":"https:\/\/ilyasinsects.com\/products\/african-saturniidae-mix","provider":"Ilyas Insects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}