Hello Everyone,
I'm writing here, because I couldn't find any useful information on the internet in English. I don't speak German, so I tried to translate some comments in the forum to English, but the web translators out there are suck...
I'm interested in Brahmaea hearseyi. I'm receiving some pupae next week and I barely know something about this moth.
I'm interested in the following topics:
- how to overwinter the pupae: temperature, humidity?
- when should I expect the pupae to hatch in the spring?
- mating: any special thing I have to do to get them to mate?
- how and where to keep the ova/larvae: temperature, humidity?
- how long does it take the ova to hatch?
- where do the larvae pupate? (in the soil, on the hostplant)
but if you have ANY useful information about the rearing of this moth, don't hesitate to write it :smile:
I know it can be reared on Ligustrum ovalifolium in captivity, but if you know any other hostplant which can be found in Europe, please let me know.
I live in Hungary if it counts.
Please reply in English!
Thanks for Your help in advance!!!