Hobbes2
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I'm not sure if anyone will be able to help or not but thought it worth asking.
After moth trapping last Thursday, a Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala) female laid 13 eggs in the specimen pot. The moth was safely returned to her environment. The eggs are currently in my fridge. I'd happily raise them to caterpillars and return them to the site, if it's possible?
If so, a few questions.
1. Should I keep them in the fridge or in a cool room?
2. From reading, the eggs hatch within 10-14 days. I presume I need to provide food at some point. If so, when? And, do I just stick a load of fresh leaves in the pot? I'd probably use Oak as it's plentiful and I've found Buff-tip caterpillars on Oak leaves in the past.
3. Where do I keep them generally - inside/outside/fridge/cool room?
Any help would be much appreciated otherwise the eggs will go to waste which seems a shame.
Thanks
Hobbes
After moth trapping last Thursday, a Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala) female laid 13 eggs in the specimen pot. The moth was safely returned to her environment. The eggs are currently in my fridge. I'd happily raise them to caterpillars and return them to the site, if it's possible?
If so, a few questions.
1. Should I keep them in the fridge or in a cool room?
2. From reading, the eggs hatch within 10-14 days. I presume I need to provide food at some point. If so, when? And, do I just stick a load of fresh leaves in the pot? I'd probably use Oak as it's plentiful and I've found Buff-tip caterpillars on Oak leaves in the past.
3. Where do I keep them generally - inside/outside/fridge/cool room?
Any help would be much appreciated otherwise the eggs will go to waste which seems a shame.
Thanks
Hobbes