SUMMER: Epiphora mythimnia EGGS
from £8.50
Host plants: Ceanothus, Willow, Euphorbia
Difficulty: Caterpillars may be challenging (5/10); cocoons very easy (1/10)
Temperature: Room temp; cocoons emerge faster with warmth
Lifecycle: Continually brooded but cocoons can overwinter
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Commonly known as White Ringed Atlas Moths. Wingspan typically between 7 and 12cm. Cocoons are easy to hatch out, simply mist daily. Caterpillars are not particularly difficult to rear, benefiting from ventilation, and feeding on plants such as: Ceanothus, Buckthorn, and Willow.