Heniocha apollonia


Heniocha apollonia, commonly known as the southern marbled emperor, is a nocturnal species of moth in the family Saturniidae. It is found in Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Taxonomy

Heniocha apollonia contains the following subspecies:Heniocha apollonia apolloniaHeniocha apollonia flavida
  • ''Heniocha apollonia terpsichorina''

Recorded food plants

Heniocha apollonia larvae have been recorded feeding on Acatia mollissima'', Acacia karroo, Acacia mearnsii.''