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Post by bluemoth on Jun 8, 2011 13:30:15 GMT -8
In a few weeks here in California the California Sisters will be hatching. Would like to try bait to attract them. I know these butterflies like fermented grapes. Is this a good bait to try? Has any one ever attracted Sisters with bait?
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Post by beetlehorn on Jun 9, 2011 13:20:03 GMT -8
In response to your question, I would say yes. I remember a conversation between two collectors regarding attracting Nymphalidae, and California Sisters (Adelpha bredowii) was one of the species mentioned. I remember him mentioning fermented watermelon, and bananas. He attracted several other species such as N. antiopa, but definately collected several A. bredowii. Here I have used strong smelling cheese to attract Asterocampa species commonly known as Hackberry Emperors. In doing this I also attracted Limenitis astyanax, which are closely related to the Adelpha group. In fact California Sisters have been described as Limenitis bredowii. Last summer I found a decomposing deer carcass, I suspect it was hit by a vehicle and died alongside the road. Anyhow, there were so many Asterocampa flying around it all I had to do was stand there and swing my net to collect a good batch of both species, so be on the lookout for natural attractants as well. Let us know how you do. Tom
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