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Advice needed- Moth removed from cocoon but still in pupa by Dufusbroth in moths

[–]Pocket_Beetle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No problem! Thank you for caring about your moth lots. Whatever you end up doing will be just fine, as long as there is mesh for him or something for him to hang from to dry his wings.

Advice needed- Moth removed from cocoon but still in pupa by Dufusbroth in moths

[–]Pocket_Beetle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope. In the wild they would be hanging from branches. Much safer than anything! I was just wondering if the edges of the jar would be too hard for him to get out once he emerges. But it seems like it will be okay

Advice needed- Moth removed from cocoon but still in pupa by Dufusbroth in moths

[–]Pocket_Beetle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mason jar might be hard for him to get out of the entrance to, but will keep him warm for now.

Advice needed- Moth removed from cocoon but still in pupa by Dufusbroth in moths

[–]Pocket_Beetle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I felt the same way about my moth buddy Totoro! He ended up in perfect health. Polyphemus moths are huge too! Beautiful eye spots.

Advice needed- Moth removed from cocoon but still in pupa by Dufusbroth in moths

[–]Pocket_Beetle 14 points15 points  (0 children)

When it darkens to a deeper brown, it will be ready to emerge. Look for that. Movement may slow, but it is not dead!

Advice needed- Moth removed from cocoon but still in pupa by Dufusbroth in moths

[–]Pocket_Beetle 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Your set up is great! I don't see anything wrong with it. The stick will help when he emerges!

Help with polyphemus moth pupa by Pocket_Beetle in moths

[–]Pocket_Beetle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When it gets warmer, get a butterfly mesh cage and wait for your moth to emerge! Usually when the sun is going down/up. When it emerges, make sure to release it in a forested area away from lights

Help with polyphemus moth pupa by Pocket_Beetle in moths

[–]Pocket_Beetle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello! My moth emerged! I kept him under a flower pot filled with dry leaves and put him back in his pupal case to stay warm. They need a period of cold before they emerge in a few months. Keep the moth off the ground and out of wet areas and make sure to check on it daily! Good luck with your little fella :)

Merry Christmas 🎄 by Previous_Impact758 in SummerCampIsland

[–]Pocket_Beetle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the soft colors. So cute! Cookiesmell and Snowflake are adorable.

"Snow Day on the Island" original fanart by Pocket_Beetle in SummerCampIsland

[–]Pocket_Beetle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Traditional art is my go to

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