Species information
Scientific name: 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 Moth
Origin: Okinawajima, Tokunoshima, Amami Oshima
Ecology and description
This species is a very beautiful large moth with a wingspan of about 8 cm. It can be seen from March to October, but it is rare and not often encountered. The larvae feed on Actinidia rufa (Actinidia rufa).
Field photographs taken during our tours, with observation dates
This species has been observed during our 【Herping】 tour, but sightings are limited to only once or twice.
