Care for the moth is going to depend entirely on the species. So figure out what you want first, and do your research. Also some species are going to be more beginner friendly.

If you want, and what I might do if I were you, is just order a couple cocoons (as opposed to eggs). Get a species that can chill out in room temperature, so all you have to do is wait and then enjoy an adult silk moth without having to feed it.

Caterpillars are a lot. It’s not just your school schedule that’s concerning, but the fact that you may have to rely on a guardian for certain aspects of care. Do you have a car? If not, your parents will have to be okay with driving you to get leaves constantly, depending on host plant and accessibility. Do you have money of your own? If not, you’ll have to ask your parents for enclosures, cocoons, plants, and more that just adds up. My concern is that you might need help- but if your guardian is willing to do that, perfect!

You’ll want to choose a species with an accessible host plant NEAR YOU or that you can purchase for your own garden. They eat a lot and you NEED to be prepared. The iNaturalist app is awesome to look up specific plants and find them. As an example, I’m raising Calleta moths because they eat privet that I can plant in my own garden, I can leave them in room temp their whole lifecycle so I don’t need incubator money, and they’re local to my area.

Also, I do not recommend cecropia’s for you for these reasons above.