Rich
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Post by Rich on May 17, 2012 7:06:27 GMT -8
Looking for advice
I have 6 to 8 crystal of the Mourning Cloak coming in and world like to try to rear a generation of them. I have experience with moths but not butterflies. Has anyone out there raised these before and what advice would you give. Their live cycle may make rearing them impractical.
Thanks
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myko61
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Post by myko61 on May 23, 2012 4:42:21 GMT -8
Rich, This is a very easy species to rear with no special conditions that I'm aware of. Years ago I reared about 2 dozen cats. that I found on some black willow shrubs. I reared them in a 20 gal. aquarium out side with an old screen as a lid. I feed them on cut black willow and didn't loose one. Just research for host plants that are available in your area and your good to go.  Norm |
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Rich
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Post by Rich on May 23, 2012 6:41:36 GMT -8
Hello Norm,
Once I get the eggs "ova" I think it should be easy to rear them. The trick is getting them to breed. How long after they emerge do I have to wait before they mate? How long after mating before they lay eggs? Thanks for the reply Norm
Rich
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Rich
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Post by Rich on Jun 17, 2012 13:17:39 GMT -8
This morning I release 5 of the Mourning Cloaks and keep 2. While searching the willow for ova I found two batches of ova. Now the work begins. Rich Attachments:
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