PUPAE in SMALL LOTS
These are little collections of pupae for the fun of hatching out something not tried before. Unless otherwise stated there is only the one lot of each.
Poplar Hawk Laothoe populi
These pupae will produce moths this year when given warmth and watering.
The moth has a curious resting position, with hindwings projecting in front of the forewings. Patterned in shades of grey, this large Hawkmoth escapes detection because of its curious shape.
Two broods are produced in May and July/August. The larvae are very robust, bright green, with stripes and sometimes red spots. Sleeved larvae do best, on Poplars, Willows and Sallows.
Very easy to breed.
Pine Arches Moth Panthea coenobita
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Very seldom offered. A Noctuid that has characteristics akin to the Tussocks. The caterpillar is beautifully coloured and patterned with tufts and tussocks of hair, giving it excellent camouflage on the twigs of its foodplants which are Pines Pinus, Spruces Abies and Larches Larix.
Coenobita is relatively unknown and few breeders have raised it. The species is found over many parts of Europe (excluding Britain) Spain and most of France. Its range extends to the Far East.