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Post by mothman27 on Jun 12, 2018 5:14:56 GMT -8
I have had my first success collecting Papaipema (borer moth) larvae. I found the caterpillars by cutting open the stems of unhealthy looking Mayapple plants. Although I was hoping to find Papaipema cerina I am still happy that they are Papaipema rutila. I have transferred several of them to carrots and they are growing fast. They live in the stem of the Mayapple and some species I have heard pupate underground. I cannot find pupation information on Papaipema rutila so I would appreciate any info you have. Here are some photos. Larvae collected 4-Jun-2018, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.  |
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Post by mothman27 on Jun 12, 2018 5:15:17 GMT -8
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Post by mothman27 on Jun 12, 2018 5:15:32 GMT -8
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Post by mothman27 on Jun 12, 2018 5:15:47 GMT -8
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Post by mothman27 on Jun 12, 2018 5:16:52 GMT -8
Here is what adult Papaipema rutila look like. I collected this one last fall in Whitley County, Indiana, USA.  |
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Post by beetlehorn on Jun 12, 2018 7:58:54 GMT -8
I have never reared any Papaipemas, but have had success with other subterranean pupaters by mixing sand with topsoil 50/50, about 5 inches deep in the bottom of a plastic storage container. Size according to number of larvae. I also add a layer of dried leaves on top to simulate natural conditions. Moisten occasionally with rain water to prevent dessication, and keep a screen top on the container. Be sure to add sticks and twigs along with a few pieces of paper towel to the sides so eclosing adults can climb up to expand their wings. Keep the container in shade and avoid direct sun.
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Post by mothman27 on Jul 4, 2018 7:07:53 GMT -8
I still have five healthy (looking) larvae which continue to grow by boring into carrots. I am expecting them to pupate soon as the adult moths are not that large.  |
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Post by mothman27 on Jul 4, 2018 7:08:10 GMT -8
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Post by mothman27 on Jul 28, 2018 16:57:41 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2018 17:42:44 GMT -8
Great job Tim!
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Post by trehopr1 on Jul 30, 2018 17:43:29 GMT -8
Yes, indeed that is impressive Tim ! Breeding anything is a labor of love and breeding anything outside of the "usual suspects" speaks volumes of your passion for the hobby. Bravo young man...
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Post by mothman27 on Jul 30, 2018 17:54:50 GMT -8
Thanks guys, I had the second one, the larva in the other photo, pupate today. It is larger so I think it may be a female.   |
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Post by leptraps on Aug 6, 2018 9:17:21 GMT -8
I was sure I saw the thread for Papaipema 2018 already posted, but I cannot find it. If it is already running, let me know and I will get this post into it. I began my Survey of the Lepidoptera of the Morgan Monroe State Forest (Monroe County)and the Yellowwood State Forest (Brown County) in Indiana in early April. I collected my first Papaipema moth for 2018 on 7 July 2018. I think it is a Papaipema nelita.  I have taken several others of the same species (I think) during the past several weeks. I have about eight on spreading boards. Some are very small. |
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Post by mothman27 on Aug 7, 2018 9:52:15 GMT -8
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Post by mothman27 on Aug 10, 2018 4:39:54 GMT -8
I got this one at the blacklight in July.  |
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