Butterflies which easily lay eggs

[jonathan]

Hi people,

As some of you might know, there are butterflies which can eject their eggs even if kept in a jar or paper envelope whereas others have to lay their eggs with the larval foodplant or with any other plant.

For example I know that from experience, all Melanargia species eject their eggs even if kept in a paper envelope. Similarly, Erebia epiphron and Hipparchia semele can lay their eggs directly on paper without the need of having a foodplant.

Do you know of other European species which eject their eggs or can lay their eggs on paper?

Anyone who would like to share his breeding experiences and knowledge would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[bobw]

Most Parnassius will happily lay without any foodplant present. I've also frequently had Argyninae lay in a holding cage with no foodplant.

Bob

[jonathan]

Thanks Bob.

Anyone else would like to share his experience?

[wolf]

I dont know if it is regular, but i had a female of Aphantopus hyperantus in an envelope last year, and she layed eggs there without anything else.

[Deleted]

As Bob said Argynnis paphia will readily lay on rough/scratched cardboard.

[jonathan]

Thanks guys.

Keep them coming.

[bobw]

Most of the Argyninae will, including Boloria/Clossiana.

Bob