Egg The initial stage is marked by the deposition of eggs, often on a leaf. The eggs are typically round, laid in clusters, and sized about a millimeter in diameter. At this stage, the attacus edwardsi is in a dormant state, awaiting the right conditions to hatch.
Larva Upon hatching, the larvae or caterpillars display voracious feeding habits to support rapid growth. Their primary function is to consume and store energy. Throughout this stage, the attacus edwardsi's color, pattern, and size evolve with each molt, adapting to the environment.
Pupal After the final larval molt, the attacus edwardsi enters the pupal phase, encapsulated within a protective cocoon. The external structure is brown and mottled, camouflaging within the environment. Inside, it undergoes a dramatic transformation, reorganizing its body for the adult stage.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult attacus edwardsi’s development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction and nectar consumption.