{"product_id":"actias-dulcinea-cocoons","title":"Eastern Moon Moth COCOONS (Actias dulcinea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eActias dulcinea\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly referred to as the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eEastern or Sweetheart Moon Moth, is a large and visually stunning moth in the family \u003cem\u003eSaturniidae\u003c\/em\u003e. Native to parts of Russia and East Asia, this species is admired for its ethereal beauty and elegant tail-like extensions on its hindwings, which give it a graceful appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastern Moon Moth is characterized by its delicate green-blue coloration and impressive size, with a wingspan of 10–15 cm. Its wings are pale green with a silky, translucent quality. The forewings are marked with faint yellowish veins, and each wing bears a small, eye-like spot for predator deterrence. The hindwings end with shortish tapering tails that serve as a defense mechanism, confusing predators by deflecting attacks away from the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adult moths live only a few days to a week, during which they mate and lay eggs before dying. The conservation status of \u003cem\u003eActias dulcinea\u003c\/em\u003e is not well-documented, but habitat loss due to deforestation poses a potential threat to its populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost plants: \u003c\/strong\u003eBirch, Alder, Willow, Oak, Walnut, Cherry, Ash. Multiple others reported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty: \u003c\/strong\u003eEasy (1\/10)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature: \u003c\/strong\u003eRoom temp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: \u003c\/strong\u003etwo or three broods annually; cocoons hibernate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bugs \u0026 Butterflies UK","offers":[{"title":"2 Cocoons \/ Summer 2026","offer_id":53593912901980,"sku":"","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Cocoons \/ Summer 2026","offer_id":53593912934748,"sku":"","price":32.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Cocoons \/ Summer 2026","offer_id":53593912967516,"sku":"","price":59.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/8671\/1644\/files\/Actias_dulcinea_caterpillar_2.jpg?v=1754965784","url":"https:\/\/bugsandbutterflies.uk\/products\/actias-dulcinea-cocoons","provider":"Bugs \u0026 Butterflies UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}