- Source: Automeris illustris
Automeris illustris is a species of moth of the family Saturniidae first described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is found in South America, including Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina.
The larvae feed on a wide range of plants. In scientific tests over 50 plants from 28 families (including Fabaceae, Rutaceae, Meliaceae and Myrtaceae) where accepted as food.
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Biology of Automeris illustris (Walker) (Lepidoptera, Saturniidae, Hemileucinae)
