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Imperial Moth Eggs

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One of my co-workers found an Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis) at work today. I put her in a box and took her home intending to take some pics before turning her loose. Well, while in the box she decided to lay some eggs! This has me kind of excited as these are some truely beautiful moths and the catepillars are wicked cool too. Anyone else rear moths/butterflies?

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Dan
 
Now that is cool, Dan! I love seeing those moths here at night. Did you release the 'pillars or are you raising them yourself?
 
LauraB said:
Now that is cool, Dan! I love seeing those moths here at night. Did you release the 'pillars or are you raising them yourself?
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Thanks. I'm giving a couple to a friend so his son can watch them grow and then I may split up the rest, releasing half and keeping half. Haven't decided yet, but I think there's too many for me to keep. Especially once they start getting bigger.
 
DustinT said:
It looks like you have them on a maple leaf. Do they eat maple leaves or are they very picky about what kind of plant that is offered to them?
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They didn't seem to eat the maple very well. I tried some oak and others. I think the main issue I was having was keeping the food fresh enough. I was having to change it twice a day. Eventually they all died :(. Lessons learned and hopefully I'll have another chance.
 
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