Lobster Moth fagi 3 pupae

Lobster Moth Stauropus fagi 

One of the Prominent Moths, the Lobster is most difficult to obtain as livestock and we are pleased to be able to offer pupae. This has to be one of the most peculiar larvae in the world! On hatching, the larvae have long appendages, and they look and behave just like ants, waving their long legs about and clustering exactly like red ants. Click on orange View button for pictures. Another peculiarity is that in they do not eat during the first larval stage.  After the first skin change the larvae tuck in to either Beech or Oak leaves and start to become very shapely and bulbous. See the illustrations. Pupae are formed on the ground in leaf litter. The over-wintering pupa inside the loose cocoon, is jet black and intensely shiny, like patent leather. Pupae very easily die from desiccation.  It is best if you can keep the pupa inside its cocoon. Both in winter storage, and when you lay the pupae out for emergence, it is important to maintain humidity, without causing mould.  Demand for this fascinating species is high, so place your order now!