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Post by palikan on Apr 20, 2022 9:20:31 GMT -8
I add some photos P.glaucus to this theme:Field reports, Notes on Papilio glaucus and canadensis in NY: Finger Lakes
All specimens are from my breeding. I am from Europe.
I envy American friends for having such beautiful butterflies in their country.
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Post by livingplanet3 on Apr 25, 2022 11:36:33 GMT -8
Can anyone advise on what would be the peak flight period for P. multicaudata in southern Arizona? It seems likely that I'll be going there sometime between mid-Jul / mid-Aug this year. My previous trips focused mainly on beetles, but this time, I'll be putting more effort into looking for Lepidoptera, especially Papilionidae.
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Post by evra on Apr 25, 2022 12:42:05 GMT -8
The peak flight would be right around now at lower elevations. At higher elevation it would be late June or early July. Then there is also another flight in late July and early August at lower elevations. They feed on Ptelea trifoliata at low elevations and Fraxinus and Prunus at higher elevations.
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Post by Crake on Apr 25, 2022 13:15:05 GMT -8
palikan, those were some beautiful specimens! On the subject of breeding, how did you get your multicaudata to pair and oviposit? I've had success with rutulus but have not gotten any pairings despite my many efforts to heed the advice other breeders and provide space, nutrition, dark periods, light, etc., I have not had any luck with these guys. I did find out that they are very fond of overripe manila mangoes, though.
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Post by livingplanet3 on Apr 25, 2022 13:49:10 GMT -8
The peak flight would be right around now at lower elevations. At higher elevation it would be late June or early July. Then there is also another flight in late July and early August at lower elevations. They feed on Ptelea trifoliata at low elevations and Fraxinus and Prunus at higher elevations. Many thanks! |
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Post by palikan on Apr 27, 2022 11:25:47 GMT -8
Crake,
I paired P.multicaudata by hand. it's really very easy and effective. Females are best mated the next day after hatching, although mating is possible on the day of hatching female. Males can be successfully mated for 2-3 days after hatching. It is not necessary to feed the butterflies on the first day after hatching until the second day. Keep males in a cooler, shaded area with as little activity as possible. Increase butterfly activity before mating - place in the sun / under the lamp for at least 1/2 hour.
Laying eggs is also easy by following certain rules:
1. You must always have the plant planted and growing well, not pruned branches - even if they are freshly pruned, the female will not lay eggs.
2. Light and especially heat is necessary to stimulate the female to lay eggs. I achieved this by placing a 150W lamp over the box with the plant. It is advisable for the plant to have leaned to bent branches on the top and sides of the box, but it is also essential that there is free space for the butterfly to fly. Use the lamp for about 4 hours a day.
3. Regular feeding of female - honey and water solution is excellent. Watch out for pure sugar with water - it can cause complications.
Males - honey, water and energy drink (with vitamins and minerals).
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Post by Crake on Apr 27, 2022 12:48:13 GMT -8
Crake, I paired P.multicaudata by hand. it's really very easy and effective. Females are best mated the next day after hatching, although mating is possible on the day of hatching female. Males can be successfully mated for 2-3 days after hatching. It is not necessary to feed the butterflies on the first day after hatching until the second day. Keep males in a cooler, shaded area with as little activity as possible. Increase butterfly activity before mating - place in the sun / under the lamp for at least 1/2 hour. Laying eggs is also easy by following certain rules: 1. You must always have the plant planted and growing well, not pruned branches - even if they are freshly pruned, the female will not lay eggs. 2. Light and especially heat is necessary to stimulate the female to lay eggs. I achieved this by placing a 150W lamp over the box with the plant. It is advisable for the plant to have leaned to bent branches on the top and sides of the box, but it is also essential that there is free space for the butterfly to fly. Use the lamp for about 4 hours a day. 3. Regular feeding of female - honey and water solution is excellent. Watch out for pure sugar with water - it can cause complications. Males - honey, water and energy drink (with vitamins and minerals). Thanks for the detailed information! I'll see how it goes. |
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Post by Crake on Apr 28, 2022 12:03:14 GMT -8
livingplanet3, concerning your earlier post about sourcing multicaudata livestock, I’ve had good experiences with sagebrush butterflies in Orego. I think they still have some pupae in stock; you should give them a try.
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Post by livingplanet3 on Apr 28, 2022 13:33:44 GMT -8
livingplanet3 , concerning your earlier post about sourcing multicaudata livestock, I’ve had good experiences with sagebrush butterflies in Orego. I think they still have some pupae in stock; you should give them a try. Thanks! |
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