Starting a separate thread in case further endeavors branch out, but for now, I have one new temporary guest to the house that I must share:
Cecropia moth by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr
I was given a cocoon as a free gift alongside some mantid ooths, and it finally hatched out yesterday! Sadly, I only have the one, so there will be no mating, but I can enjoy it while it's here...
Cecropia moth by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr
And it's BIG
Cecropia moth by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr
Cecropia moth by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr
Cecropia moth by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr
I have cocoons now from 3 other species (Luna, Promethea, Polyphemus), and I am hoping for both males and females as well as the ability to find food for caterpillars if any result, but if not at least I will get an opportunity for some great specimens!
Cecropia moth by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr
I was given a cocoon as a free gift alongside some mantid ooths, and it finally hatched out yesterday! Sadly, I only have the one, so there will be no mating, but I can enjoy it while it's here...
Cecropia moth by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr
And it's BIG
Cecropia moth by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr
Cecropia moth by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr
Cecropia moth by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr
I have cocoons now from 3 other species (Luna, Promethea, Polyphemus), and I am hoping for both males and females as well as the ability to find food for caterpillars if any result, but if not at least I will get an opportunity for some great specimens!