Species information Scientific name: Rinaca japonica ryukyuensisJapanese name: クスサンChinese name: 雙黑目天蠶蛾（琉球亞種）English name: Okinawa giant silkwormOrigin: Amami Oshima, Tokunoshima, Okinawajima Ecology and description The Rinaca japonica species is divided into three subspecies based on their distribution: The adults of the Ryukyu subspecies have a darker color than the mainland subspecies. Although the Japanese name クスサン (Camphor… Continue reading Okinawa Giant Silkworm
Category: Butterflies & Moths
Chinese Peacock Swallowtail
Papilio bianor Japanese name: ヤエヤマカラスアゲハChinese name: 翠鳳蝶、烏鴉鳳蝶（台湾）、碧鳳蝶（香港）English name: Chinese Peacock SwallowtailOrigin: Taiwan, China, Japan, Korea, northern Vietnam, India, Myanmar. In Japan, it is found in the Yaeyama Islands. This is a large species of swallowtail butterfly commonly seen in the Yaeyama Islands, but it is also found in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other regions. Its… Continue reading Chinese Peacock Swallowtail
Ryukyu Golden Emperor Moth
Loepa sakaei Japanese Name: ハグルマヤママユChinese Name: 琉球黃豹天蠶蛾English Name: Ryukyu Golden Emperor MothOrigin: Okinawajima, Tokunoshima, Amamioshima This is a large and very beautiful moth species with a wingspan of about 8 cm. It can be observed from March to October, though sightings are rare due to its low population density. The larval host plant is Actinidia… Continue reading Ryukyu Golden Emperor Moth