Lebeau's Rothschildia (Rothschildia lebeau)

A large moth, medium reddish brown in color, with characteristic clear spots on both hindwings and forewings. Adults emerge in the early evening, and mating occurs from about 10 PM to midnight. Egg-laying begins the following evening and continues over several nights, with the females laying eggs in rows of 3-6 on the host plants. Young caterpillars feed in groups while older ones are solitary feeders. The cocoon hangs on a twig during the winter, attached by a strong silken stem.