iris borer specimens possibly avail

[Liz Day]

I have recovered 40 larvae of what I assume is the iris borer moth
_Macronoctua onusta_ from what was once a beautiful patch of
Siberian iris.  :-(  They are now living in carrots and
apparently eating them.  (Why couldn't they have eaten carrots
in the first place instead of my iris????)

I'm going to raise up a couple for myself out of curiosity.  Does
anyone else have any use for these as specimens?  I am told
the adult is not often seen in collections.  If you think you
might be interested in (dead, very very dead) specimens, kindly
let me know.  Otherwise most of the larvae will be taking a
one-way trip to the birdfeeder.

Thank you,

Liz Day
LDAY at iquest.net
Indianapolis, Indiana, central USA, 40 N latitude, zone 5.