Food Plants
Larvae will feed on other trees and shrubs, but all eggs are laid on Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) and growth is best on it. This tree is commonly grown as an ornamental in cities. The subspecies S. cynthia ricini feeds upon castor bean.
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