TL: South America [Surinam] (1500 m.)
Habitat
- Tropical rainforest
100-125 mm
Regional distr. - legend
- Local names
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Language Vernacular name 
EnglishGiant Silk Moth 
EspañolCuetla EspañolGusano del jonote EspañolPolilla de seda gigante
- Primary hostplants
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Family Latin name Vernacular name Annonaceae Rollinia membranacea Malvaceae Guazuma ulmifolia West Indian elm Malvaceae Pachira quinata Pochote
- Links
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Language Website Authors Butterflies and Moths of North America Silk Moths Bill Oehlke
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 | Extinct |
 | Extinct in the wild |
 | Critically endangered |
 | Endangered |
 | Vulnerable |
 | Near Threatened |
 | Least Concern |
 | Lower Risk |
 | Legally protected |
 | CITES |