oldschoolrocker
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Jun 27, 2022 8:52:47 GMT -5
liveoak - So quick update on the moths- came In to work today to find two of the moths emerged from their cocoons! I was bit surprised by their color variation. Here's cpl pics -   Based on their antennas I believe they are both males. I'm keeping fingers crossed for some females so can raise some more. Il update again when more emerge.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jun 27, 2022 9:01:42 GMT -5
Based on their antennas I believe they are both males. I'm keeping fingers crossed for some females so can raise some more. Il update again when more emerge. I agree with you on that, both males. And both versions are beautiful! Hope you have a few females on the way. |
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Post by liveoak on Jun 27, 2022 9:38:52 GMT -5
You know I was wondering the other day & didn't want to seem pesky .
Very cool, they are the most beautiful moths.
How many left to emerge still ?
Many Luna moths for your next project ?
Patty
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oldschoolrocker
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Jun 27, 2022 10:37:16 GMT -5
Based on their antennas I believe they are both males. I'm keeping fingers crossed for some females so can raise some more. Il update again when more emerge. I agree with you on that, both males. And both versions are beautiful! Hope you have a few females on the way. Thanks, me too! |
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oldschoolrocker
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2019
Posts: 1,578
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Jun 27, 2022 10:52:42 GMT -5
You know I was wondering the other day & didn't want to seem pesky .
Very cool, they are the most beautiful moths.
How many left to emerge still ?
Many Luna moths for your next project ?
Patty
They are quite beautiful, especially for a moth! There are 5 still in cocoons but don't have a lot of hope the runt of the litter emerging. It was abt half the size of the other caterpillars. I thought it would keep eating and growing a bit before making cocoon but guess it got lonely and made its cocoon just few days later than the rest. The cocoon is much smaller so dunno if will have the energy to complete its cycle. When first started this I didn't plan on raising anymore than the first litter. But these were so easy to raise that I've thought about trying some other large moths in future. So if I do I'd really like to try luna moths. |
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Post by liveoak on Jun 27, 2022 11:01:47 GMT -5
How great !
Look forward to updates
:-)
Patty
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