Antheraea Larissa
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''Antheraea larissa'' is a silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae found in
Sundaland Sundaland (also called Sundaica or the Sundaic region) is a biogeographical region of South-eastern Asia corresponding to a larger landmass that was exposed throughout the last 2.6 million years during periods when sea levels were lower. It ...
. The species was first described by
John O. Westwood John Obadiah Westwood (22 December 1805 – 2 January 1893) was an English entomologist and archaeologist also noted for his artistic talents. He published several illustrated works on insects and antiquities. He was among the first entomologist ...
in 1847. The larvae feed on the endangered tree ''
Shorea glauca ''Shorea glauca'' is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is native to Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, and Thailand. References

Shorea, glauca Trees of Sumatra Trees of Peninsular Malaysia Trees of Thailand Taxonomy article ...
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References

* Antheraea Moths of Asia Moths described in 1847 {{Saturniidae-stub