Cincta rothschildia
Rothschildia cincta
Family: Saturniidae
Subfamily: Saturniinae
Identification: Wings are chocolate brown to reddish brown; large clear spots on each wing are separated from the evenly toothed postmedian band. White portion of the postmedian band is wider than that of R. lebeau.
Wing Span: 3 15/16 - 5 1/8 inches (10 - 13 cm).
Life History: Adults in Sonora, Mexico mate in the early morning and females lay eggs in clusters beginning at dusk. Young caterpillars are gregarious feeders, but older ones are solitary. The cocoon is attached to a twig by a strong silk stem.
Flight: One brood in Arizona from July-August.
Caterpillar Hosts: Limberbush (Jatropha), Coursetia glandulosa, velvet pod mimosa (Mimosa dysocarpa), and Mexican jumping bean (Sapium biloculare).
Adult Food: Adults do not feed.
Habitat: Diverse habitats ranging from dry desert to riparian areas.
Range: Southeastern Arizona south into Sonora, Mexico.
Conservation: All United States populations should be conserved and monitored.
NCGR: GU - Unable to assign rank due to lack of available information.
Management Needs: None reported.
Comments: NULL
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Observation date: May 10, 2024
Submitted by: Moth2024
Region: Cartago, Costa Rica
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 21, 2024
Observation date: Sep 02, 2016
Submitted by: CPalomera
Region: Jalisco, Mexico
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Feb 13, 2023
Observation date: Apr 08, 2019
Submitted by: Charlie Doggett
Region: Costa Rica
Verified by: Charlie Doggett
Verified date: Oct 29, 2022
Observation date: Aug 05, 2012
Submitted by: drjpom
Region: Puebla, Mexico
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jan 15, 2014
Observation date: Oct 14, 2013
Submitted by: Bphel
Region: Guanajuato, Mexico
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jan 15, 2014
Observation date: Oct 01, 2013
Submitted by: ukiahgrama
Region: Baja California Sur, Mexico
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: Nov 17, 2013
Observation date: Aug 13, 2011
Submitted by: Thomas C Smith
Region: Baja California Sur, Mexico
Verified by: Ryan St Laurent
Verified date: Nov 28, 2012
Observation date: unknown
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Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: Aug 03, 2004
Submitted by: hgbyrne (Bill Mooney & Howard Byrne)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
Observation date: Aug 29, 2000
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (James P. Tuttle)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
Observation date: Aug 03, 1999
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (James P. Tuttle)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
Observation date: Aug 14, 2004
Submitted by: hgbyrne (Bill Mooney & Howard Byrne)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
Observation date: Aug 07, 2005
Submitted by: kellyrichers (Kelly M. Richers)
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
Observation date: Nov 02, 1999
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (James P. Brock)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
Observation date: Aug 23, 2000
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (James P. Tuttle)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
Observation date: Jul 17, 1999
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (James P. Tuttle)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Sonora, Mexico
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Sinaloa, Mexico
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004