Eupackardia calleta pupae.

Diablo

Hello,

I'm sorry but i must write in englisch. I can read and understand German, but not write it.

Last year i raised some caterpillars of eupackardia calleta. They are all still in pupae stage right now.
But they are in that stage since July 2008. I tought it take's 7 months to emerged.But mine are in pupae for 9 months now.
Is there a reason to worries? The pupae are on roomtemperature (23-24). Bit moist.

Thank you in advance.

Regards,

Peter

Lepiflow

I think patienty is the best thing to do.
The pupae might died or dried out, could you cut open 1 cocoon ( not the pupae itselves)
Touch it, see if it moves/looks right!

nathj69

Hi,
I have some cocoons that have breed from last year. They can lay dormant up until September I have been told. I have opened the cocoon cases and they are alive. Just a case of waiting I think.
Regards,
Nathan

Diablo

Thank you for the reply's

Yesterday i open up one, its still alive so i have t wait.
I will let you know when they emerge.

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