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I would rather conserve insects instead of eating them. But that’s just me.
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Hello,
It looks like a Ruddy Daggerwing (Marpesia peterus) to me. They are common Nymphalids found in that region.
Hope this helps,
Ethan
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Hello,
I am glad you created this. I am happy to elaborate on my website because I really don’t think it is a Actias ripoff.
Regards,
Ethan
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Hello,
Morphos for me usually eclose around 8-10 in the morning. Not sure why mine are so different.
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Thank you for the feedback! I don’t think my website is the same by any means, however. Actias is a forum for people to sell things and submit breeding reports. My website has a forum, but it’s geared to a forum website. My website is more geared to providing information about Lepidoptera in general while also providing information about the species in areas. I do think there is a little crossover, but so are on other websites, right?
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Hello Daniel,
I don’t know yet. In the forum, I am going to put a place where you can post adds for living and dead material. I am working on it!
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How silly of me. I forgot to post the link. Here it is: Keepingbutterflies.com
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Hello everyone,
I have been working on this website for awhile. It features breeding Lepidoptera and other insects. It has a forum with a market place and some other materials. I’m still working on it, but I would love it if you check it out. Accounts are simple to make and free.
Thank you and regards,
Ethan
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Tropical Lepidoptera usually does best around 75-85 degrees with 80% humidity in my experience.
Regards,
Ethan
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Hello Prem,
I do not think you can overwinter either. Certainly not Cethosia cyane. With proper host plants, Cethosia can breed year round. Cethosia cannot tolerate freezing temperatures. Papilio polytes can also probably not survive. I have not dealt with them but they are also cannot tolerate freezing temperatures.
Regards,
Ethan
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Hello Jacob!
I have done much research about the Texas Lepidoptera. I don’t know much about C. mananna, but anything from tropical Mexico is most likely going to be in the Rio Grande area. This is where all the southern strays live. Your best bet would be Star or Hildago counties. That is the most Lepidoptera heavy area in the states. Strays have also been able to wander up to Central Texas area, but probably only very rarely. It’s very hard to find them in the Rio Grande area already.
Hope this helps!
Ethan
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Hello everyone,
I had a question about Pieris brassicae I have been wondering for a while. We all know that Pieris rapae came from Europe a long time ago and colonized North America. It is the most abundant and widespread butterfly here now. But how come the same hasn’t happened with P. brassicae? I know little about P. brassicae but is it as resilient as it’s smaller cousin? And is it possible that P. brassicae could take hold and spread through North America?
I did some research on P. brassicae straying into the USA. It appears it has only a couple of historical records.
Thanks!
Ethan
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Hello everyone,
I am trying to breed more Lepidoptera this year. I have successfully raised Pieris rapae and some other easy species. I am able to get an occasional paring but I wanted to know if my cage size is large enough. It is 4 ft x 4 ft x 6ft. I want to breed species like Nymphalis antiopa. Does anyone have any ideas? I keep my cage inside my house with 2 reptile heat lights and sunlight from the window. Lately my species have been suddenly dying. I got 10 Nymphalis antiopa to emerge but all lived 2-4 weeks. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions?
Thanks!
Ethan
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I’d recommend London Pupae Supplies or butterflypupae.com
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So interesting! Yeah, I am always careful to make sure no natives escape. In order to have a USDA permit I have to make sure nothing gets loose. What do you think would be the reason someone would want to release these? I know everywhere is different in terms of punishment, so I am not sure what it is like in Hungary.
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Hello,
I could be wrong, but it doesn’t look like Caligula lindia. I think a hybrid could be possible. Either way, very cool find!
Regards,
Ethan
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That’s crazy! I love spiders but I don’t like when all the spiderlings crawl out. Kind of glad it was a slime mold.
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Hello Chris,
Thank you for your help. That is what I figured. Thanks for your help!
Regards,
Ethan