Chester Zoo oak silk moth

[bongorob]

Does anyone know which species of oak silk moth Chester Zoo have?

 

[zoogiraffe]

Chinese Oak Silk Moth (Antheraea pernyi)

 

[bongorob]

Thanks zoogiraffe.

 

[zoogiraffe]

Thanks zoogiraffe.

Not a problem saw it listed on the food plant for the Caterpillars,so made a note of it for you.

 

[bongorob]

I was show both the caterpillars and an adult by a keeper and never thought to ask which species it was.