The Pallid Emperor Moth or Shea Defoliator (Cirina forda) is a moth of the Saturniidae family. It is found in western Africa, including Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa. Adults are pale creamy-brown with a small darker spot on each hindwing but lacking true eye-spots. There is one generation per year. Pupation takes place in soft soil or sand at the base of the host plant.