SLEEVE for Rearing Larvae
Sleeves are a great aid for rearing Lepidoptera.
On growing foodplant they enable a constant source of fresh food, and for periods away on holiday larvae can be left unattended for days.
The sleeve can be on a bush or tree outside, or it can be slipped over a potted plant. As well as providing fresh food, the larvae are prevented from wandering, and they are protected from predators and parasites.
Sleeves can be a useful substitute for cages, and much less costly. You can often rear larvae on cut food contained in a sleeve, as long as the foodplant is changed before it loses its freshness.
The sleeve is slipped over a branch or plant and both ends are secured to prevent escape.
Our sleeves are hand sewn using black material which gives excellent visibility.
The mesh is fine. The netting is strong and durable – suitable for use throughout a winter for hibernating larvae.
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Sizes are approximate
Size 1 17 x 60 cm Very Small. £3.50
For very small larvae or for just a few.
Size 2 17 x 100 cm Long and Slender £5.50
Long and slender. Ideal for long stems of Willow, Hazel, Beech, Lime or similar long, less bushy stems.
Size 3 50 x 100 cm Medium £6.95
A medium sleeve for average numbers and small to medium sized larvae.
Size 4 70 x 130 cm Large £12.50
A sizeable sleeve for average use with larger larvae or larger numbers.
Size 5 100 x 160 cm Giant £14.95
This sleeve will cover a large branch or tree and is suitable for greater than average use. |
