Rothschildia arethusa COCOONS
Rothschildia arethusa is an attractive, mid-sized Silkmoth from Central America. The moth itself is coloured with rich shades of brown, however the caterpillar is arguably the most notable stage of this species - it is striped with bright orange and black! They are easy to rear on host plants like Privet and Lilac. Cocoons will emerge after a few weeks if conditions are optimal, or can go into dormancy for several months.
Difficulty - Easy (2/10)
Host plants - Privet; Lilac; Ivy; Sweet Gum
Conditions - Room temperature or slightly warmer
Lifecycle - Continually brooded but capable of diapause
Rothschildia arethusa is an attractive, mid-sized Silkmoth from Central America. The moth itself is coloured with rich shades of brown, however the caterpillar is arguably the most notable stage of this species - it is striped with bright orange and black! They are easy to rear on host plants like Privet and Lilac. Cocoons will emerge after a few weeks if conditions are optimal, or can go into dormancy for several months.
Difficulty - Easy (2/10)
Host plants - Privet; Lilac; Ivy; Sweet Gum
Conditions - Room temperature or slightly warmer
Lifecycle - Continually brooded but capable of diapause
Rothschildia arethusa is an attractive, mid-sized Silkmoth from Central America. The moth itself is coloured with rich shades of brown, however the caterpillar is arguably the most notable stage of this species - it is striped with bright orange and black! They are easy to rear on host plants like Privet and Lilac. Cocoons will emerge after a few weeks if conditions are optimal, or can go into dormancy for several months.
Difficulty - Easy (2/10)
Host plants - Privet; Lilac; Ivy; Sweet Gum
Conditions - Room temperature or slightly warmer
Lifecycle - Continually brooded but capable of diapause