Any Copaxa rufa breeders?

[dertodesking]

Hello All,

Throughout last year I raised a batch of Copaxa rufa from egg through to pupation.

The cats pupated in October and since then...nothing! Does anyone know how long they stay in the pupal stage before emerging? Do they ever spend more than one winter in diapause? I have read conflicting information on the internet...

Thanks in advance for any information

Simon

[saturniidave]

Simon, they probably need some kind of stimulus to break the diapause. I know some African species need to be kept dry and then soaked to imitate the coming of the rains, maybe you could try that? Keep them fairly cool and dry then turn up the heat and humidity.