When the lights go out they start to wake up. 10 hatched so far, approximately 12 more to go. { Most moths work the night shift, unlike their “respectable cousins” the butterflies, which are out during the daytime, and glorified in prose, poetry, and art. (Quoted By Steve Butchman The Bee Works) }
Close up of this one. I could watch these guys all day.
Routine soil misting time. Need to do this daily other wise soil that is contintoo dry can cause improper wing development in the moths.
Long ways to go yet, but such a cool process, just wanted to show you there current stage 🙂
He’s working hard at removing a shed. I caught him at the tail end and he still hasn’t got it all off. Love their little feet 🥰 #hornwormbreeder #feederinsects #hornworm #hornworms
I could watch these guys all day. Hornworms #hornworm #hornworms #feederinsects
Have a few about ready to pupate. #hornworm #hornworms #feederinsects #hornwormbreeder
Hornworms new enclosure. Much better. No more excessive moisture and lots of air flow. 👌 A few are getting close to pupating. #hornworm #hornworms #feederinsects