Atlas Moth Caterpillar Attacus - A unique butterfly to raise and observe

The caterpillar of the atlas attacus butterfly: an ephemeral and fascinating star 🌿✨

The caterpillar of the Atlas moth is a true star of the insect world! Plump and a pretty pale green adorned with small blue waxy growths, it resembles a miniature vegetarian alien. But don't be fooled by its sedate appearance: its life cycle is a dynamic marathon, full of spectacular transformations.

In just a few weeks, the Attacus Atlas Moth Caterpillar, an insatiable gourmand, devours leaf after leaf, growing visibly, and preparing for the apotheosis of its life: becoming the majestic Atlas Moth. It's a quick but captivating journey, passing through the stages of egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and finally butterfly, each stage bringing its share of surprises.

Its boundless energy and essential role in the magic of metamorphosis make it a fascinating creature to observe, a distillation of life and mystery. A fleeting but unforgettable spectacle! 🦋Give in to temptation and buy your Atlas Attacus butterfly caterpillars, we'll explain everything!

Sheet: Caterpillar of the Atlas Attacus butterfly:

Difficulty: Normal-. The caterpillar of the Attacus Atlas moth is harder to raise than a stick insect, but it is within everyone's reach. The main difficulty lies in the caterpillar's rapid life cycles and its HUGE nutritional needs. For one specimen, it should be fine, but if you take several, expect to cut privet twice a week.

To help you, a complete tutorial is available "How to raise the caterpillar of the Atlas Attacus butterfly (coming soon)"

Temperature: 22-28°C

Humidity: 70-80%

Food :

• Atlas Moth Attacus Caterpillar : Leaves of privet, walnut, cherry, eucalyptus, or similar shrubs (privet is very common and can be found everywhere in France, don't worry).
• Adult butterfly : Does not feed (short life cycle).

Reproduction mode:
Sexual reproduction. The female lays several hundred eggs after mating. Incubation of the eggs lasts about 10 to 14 days .

Character :

• Caterpillar of the Atlas Attacus butterfly : Calm, diurnal, and voracious.
• Adult butterfly : Active mainly at night. Impressive for the size of its wings, but completely harmless.

Lifetime :

• Atlas Moth Attacus caterpillar : 35 to 40 days (depending on temperature and food).
• Adult butterfly : 5 to 7 days (lives only to reproduce).

Size :

• Atlas Moth Attacus caterpillar : Up to 12 cm long and 2-3 cm in diameter.
• Adult butterfly : Wingspan of 25 to 30 cm, among the largest in the world.
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Breeder's Note: An animal for which I had only a moderate interest at first but ultimately one of my favorites that made me want to offer several butterflies.
Its ultra-fast life cycle (birth/death in 3 months with 4 phases) is very stimulating for the novice breeder. Not to mention its very impressive size (and this is as much for the caterpillar of the atlas attacus butterfly, as for its "adult" imago).