Hello yesterday a male and a female of my polyphemus emerged, I have had them all night outdoors but I think they have not been paired. Can you give me any advice? Thank you
I can't confirm it because I've never tested it without: Some people claim you have to add a host plant, i.e. preferably oak. This worked for me, but , again, I have never tested an empty box, so it's purely anecdotal.
Hello Javier,
I was also breeding this species recently. Due to circumstances 3 pairs were kept under light in the first night after hatching. Next day they were put into a flying cage (150x80x80) in a room with open windows, nights were warm. Next morning they had all mated.
I put together some following pairs in the first night, they refused. I didn´t wait for the second night, because by then I had more than enough eggs. So maybe the second night is more successful.
Thomas
My pairs stayed together until next evening, so your eggs are probably unfertilized.
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