Cossidae: Prionoxystus robiniae - Prionoxystus robiniae

did you see the rearing series

here? they are so cool! http://bugguide.net/node/view/634175/bgpage

… Edna Woodward, 22 June, 2013 - 8:37am

Good question!

Just the reverse! I watched the female laying these eggs. I'm hoping they'll hatch so I can film the larvae, but because I've no intention of rearing Carpenterworm moths I'll release the larvae after filming. ;-)

PS. I did rear a Little Virgin Tiger Moth and a Clandestine Dart from caterpillars this summer! ;-)

PPS. I see now that I misread your question! Yes, that's a great series of photos! Thanks for sharing!

… Carl Barrentine, 22 June, 2013 - 8:42am

where would you release these?

i'm learning about these guys, with the intention of rearing some miacora perplexa which according to wagner he rears all cossids on carrots! I was thinking id use corn like the series..just don't rear any of those millers from wy! hahahaha theres plenty of them.

… Edna Woodward, 23 July, 2013 - 7:34pm

Interesting...

I may give rearing a serious look down-the-road, but I've too little time for it just now. ;-)

… Carl Barrentine, 24 July, 2013 - 11:27am