Silkmoth Keepers

[Myrmecologist2]

Luckily, Sweetgum is just about THE most popular host plant for most of the American species. It's all you'll need. Polyphemus, Cecropia and Luna all love it.

YES! There's at least a good dozen trees around my neighborhood, most ornamental, but some are growing randomly along the woods close by. I always wondered what kind of trees they were, they sure do produce lots of seed pods, AKA "painfull spike balls" around my neighborhood, quite the terror walking under them without shoes on! Glad that might be of use to me. To get started, where might I purchase eggs/cocoons? Which stage would be best to start from? What species?

 

[sporeworld]

My advice (despite some mixed reviews on feedback) is Bill Oehlke. Either google his name, or go to http://www3.islandtelecom.com/~oehlkew/ and he should have an inventory list.

Cecropia are the largest, most impressive (imo) and easiest to rear. And they have one of the most impressive caterpillars in North America. The Lunas are also big, bright green, and elegant. A close 2nd, imo. I believe both can be released in your area.

Also, double-check that your trees are Sweetgum and not Sycamore - which has very decorative bark, and smaller, seedballs than the sweetgum (although, I think Cecropia will eat either).

I say get cocoons and see if you like them. Chances are really good if they're coming from the fridge, you can get them to eclose within a few days of each other, and mate, if that's what you want.

 

[agent A]

My advice (despite some mixed reviews on feedback) is Bill Oehlke. Either google his name, or go to http://www3.islandte...m.com/~oehlkew/ and he should have an inventory list.

Cecropia are the largest, most impressive (imo) and easiest to rear. And they have one of the most impressive caterpillars in North America. The Lunas are also big, bright green, and elegant. A close 2nd, imo. I believe both can be released in your area.

Also, double-check that your trees are Sweetgum and not Sycamore - which has very decorative bark, and smaller, seedballs than the sweetgum (although, I think Cecropia will eat either).

I say get cocoons and see if you like them. Chances are really good if they're coming from the fridge, you can get them to eclose within a few days of each other, and mate, if that's what you want.

lunas and cecropias will eat sycamore

polyphemus and io will too since they eat just abt anything lol

hey r u selling your leopard moths sporeworld? i wanna get my hands on some