The larvae feed on Cupressaceae species, including "Cupressus sempervirens". Cypress, "Cupressus sempervirens", was the first choice for Iranian Gardens. The garden features Italian cypress trees ("Cupressus sempervirens") that symbolize death. He was transformed into "cupressus sempervirens", with the tree's sap as his tears. These plantings included Mediterranean cypresses ("Cupressus sempervirens") and Himalayan cedars ("Cedrus deodara"). The larvae feed on "Pistacia terebinthus", "Cupressus sempervirens" and "Fraxinus". Dana is the southernmost area in the world to host the Mediterranean cypress, "Cupressus sempervirens".