Transporting livestock

Prem63

Dear friends,

What do people think is the best way to transport butterfly/moth eggs on a long distance air flight?

In hand luggage?

In the hold?

Would the eggs be exposed to more radiation from scanners in the hold or in hand luggage?

Any thoughts

Best wishes

Prem

Liebe Freunde,

Was ist Ihrer Meinung nach die beste Art, Schmetterlings-/Motteneier auf einem Langstreckenflug zu transportieren?

Im Handgepäck?

Im Frachtraum?

Wären die Eier im Frachtraum oder im Handgepäck einer stärkeren Strahlung durch Scanner ausgesetzt?

Irgendwelche Gedanken?

Viele Grüße

Prem

Karl3

Please have a look at this post:

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RE: Best way to bring moths over long-haul flights ?

Hi Robin,

a couple of years ago I was in Mauritius where I found some caterpillars of Daphnis nerii. When I flew home again they were ready to pupate or were already in the prepupal stage. I put them into small plastic boxes which I transported in my hand baggage. When I arrived at home everything was fine and even one caterpillar pupated during the flight. Therefore transport in hand baggage shouldn't be a problem.

My experiences with sending eggs or cocoons on long haul flights were also…

Karl3

March 26, 2024 at 1:09 PM

Regards, Karl

Prem63

Hi Karl

Thank you for directing me to the previous thread.

I think hand luggage is best. The hold is Ok, but I think on long haul can get cold, although I suppose if nicely wrapped up in insulation should be Ok

A few years ago, I did have a poor hatch rate of eggs that I put in hold after a long haul flight.

Sometimes it is bad luck

Best wishes

Prem

RE: Best way to bring moths over long-haul flights ?

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