Ax55
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Is feeding mantises painted lady butterflies that are raised off of the food-stuff they come with safe to feed to mantises? Are Black Soldier Fly larvae safe to feed too?
Painted Lady Butterflies and Soldier Fly Larvae
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Introvertebrate
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Black Soldier Fly larvae are basically just Phoenix Worms, which are a well established feeder in the pet hobby. No problems there.
I'm not aware of Painted Ladies having any toxic characteristics, and it has occurred to me that they might be a viable feeder option, both as caterpillars and as butterflies. As far as I can tell, the caterpillars are raised on some sort of cookie dough medium, which should be easy enough to make.
I'm not aware of Painted Ladies having any toxic characteristics, and it has occurred to me that they might be a viable feeder option, both as caterpillars and as butterflies. As far as I can tell, the caterpillars are raised on some sort of cookie dough medium, which should be easy enough to make.
