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From around Sandhill Conservancy in Wood County. WI
Dogbane Beetle
Diana Fritillary
Eyed Brown

Leafhead 8 July 7
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I love the iridescence of some beetles!

Edgeward Level 6 July 8, 2018
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Love it. You sure do get around.

Mooolah Level 8 July 7, 2018

I go wherever there are butterflies 🙂

@Leafhead Do you have a mounted collection ?

@Besalbub In case he fails to answer. No. Leafhead raises them for release aiding the populations in the wild. He is a terrific guy.

@Besalbub
No! I do not collect, nor do I condone collecting of butterflies and moths for private collections.
I am strictly raise and release, and habitat restoration.

@Leafhead Thats good to hear No pins involved .There are too many killed in the grills of motor vehicals . Where would I find info on raising butterflies I'm always finding caterpillers In my garden .

@Besalbub
I know of several videos on YouTube. There are several techniques. The main things to remember are,
The caterpillar cannot be in a container where it can escape. Try to stay with easy to clean, escape proof set ups. Try not to put tiny caterpillars in great big cages where they can wander off and get lost.
The caterpillars must always be kept in food! This is important. They eat a lot.
Cleanliness is very important. It is vital to keep the frass down, the host fresh and the cage disease free
Sterilize cage between broods.
If you use water to keep host fresh, make sure it is covered good so the caterpillars don't drown.
Floral foam is to be renewed with host.