November 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM - Posts: Rothschildia orizaba pupae care, Title: Breeding Butterflies: Experiences, Questions and Answers
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Hello everyone,
My L5 caterpillars have started to spin their cocoons...
I know many Rothschildia can have sporadic emergence or diapause for many months or even years. I'm hoping to avoid such issues with proper incubation of the pupae.
This is my first time keeping Rothschildia, so I'm asking you how you usually store your pupae (humidity conditions, temperature, maybe day lenght)
Should I keep them always humid? Or is it better to simulate a dry season now, and start misting them after a few months to induce synchronized emergence of the adults?