Automeris illustris is a species of moth of the family Saturniidae first described by Francis Walker in 1855.

It is found in South America, including Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina.

The larvae feed on a wide range of plants.

In scientific tests over 50 plants from 28 families (including Fabaceae, Rutaceae, Meliaceae and Myrtaceae) where accepted as food.

This article on a moth of the family Saturniidae is a stub.