Philotherma rosa natalica 15 eggs

Philotherma rosa natalica Africa

One of the Eggars Lasiocampidae. Never offered before by WWB! The larvae have a most spectacular front view! They are covered with hairs which requre some care to avoid possible skin irritation. Foodplants are widely varied and include the evergreen Laurel Prunus laurocerasus. Many deciduous trees may be accepted and they also feed on Bramble and a variety of low-growing plants such as Sow Thistle. Try them on a salad of different leaves and see which they take to. Likely to be continuously brooded.