Tips on rearing Morpho peleides

[Fernando]

Dear people,

It is possible that I'll get ova of this species soon, so I wanted to ask you for advices on how to rear them.

My main concerns are temperature and humidity conditions necessary for this species. Do these need high temps? (it is winter now where I live).

Another concern is if they will accept a foodplant change. I'm asking this because at first I'll feed them with Trifolium (which doesn't loose the leaves during winter), and then, when Wisterias leaves start to sprout, I planned to feed them with this.

Any other tips are, of course, welcome.

Thanks in advance!

[Fernando]

No one?

[wingedwishes]

I can't remember where I read it as it has been too long but someone claims to have raised a couple of Morpho species on clover. In theory, they could also consume cassia.

[Fernando]

Aug 5, 2012 2:23:43 GMT -8 wingedwishes said:

I can't remember where I read it as it has been too long but someone claims to have raised a couple of Morpho species on clover. In theory, they could also consume cassia.

We don't have Cassia over here, but we have plenty of clover and Wisteria

Aug 5, 2012 4:38:47 GMT -8 radusho said:

on the web site www.actias.de you can find an article about breeding Morpho peleides.


Radovan

Thanks Radovan. Do you mean this one?

www.actias.de/29169-morpho-peleides-blauer-morphofalter-satyrinae-morphini.html