oslari
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My profile is of the great Hemileuca electra clio. Teenage lepidoptera hobbyist.
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Country: USA
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Post by oslari on Oct 23, 2021 20:20:37 GMT -8
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Post by Crake on Oct 23, 2021 21:00:49 GMT -8
You can overwinter the eggs by placing them in an enclosed plastic container with a paper towel at the bottom. Wrap the container in tin foil (to cut out light) and place the container in a refridgerator around 37*F. You should keep them inside for around 3 months before removing them.
The preferred hostplant of ssp. mojavensis is California buckwheat, Eriogonum fasciculatum.
I've never reared Hemileuca before, but based on its' locality, I'm guessing mojavensis is tolerant of more arid conditions. So, ventilated rearing on vased foodplant (with an occasional misting), may be the safest bet.
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oslari
Junior Member
My profile is of the great Hemileuca electra clio. Teenage lepidoptera hobbyist.
Posts: 43
Country: USA
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Post by oslari on Oct 24, 2021 8:30:17 GMT -8
You can overwinter the eggs by placing them in an enclosed plastic container with a paper towel at the bottom. Wrap the container in tin foil (to cut out light) and place the container in a refridgerator around 37*F. You should keep them inside for around 3 months before removing them. The preferred hostplant of ssp. mojavensis is California buckwheat, Eriogonum fasciculatum.
I've never reared Hemileuca before, but based on its' locality, I'm guessing mojavensis is tolerant of more arid conditions. So, ventilated rearing on vased foodplant (with an occasional misting), may be the safest bet. Oh, I didn't know the eggs overwinter. Thank you very much!  I will definitely give this technique a try! |
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I will definitely give this technique a try!