Attacus atlas

[Roger C. KENDRICK]

> Work undertaken so far in Hong Kong indicates A.atlas is double brooded
> in Hong Kong, with adults seen in April/May and again in September. This
> may differ in other regions. A couple of references you should find
> useful would be:
>
Further to my previous posting I have now received a reliable record of
A.atlas flying in mid July of 1996. This would put the species into the
trivoltine category in Hong Kong (not unreasonable when the speed of
larval growth is considered).

Roger.
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