cecropias- double brood?

[Chuck Vaughn]

Sheena wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> I am raising cecropias, it is the middle of July and already I have some in
> the 5th instar. They seem to be growing faster than normal. At the rate they
> are going, the larger ones will be making cocoons soon. If they make cocoons
> so early, is there a possibility of a double brood, and if so, what will
> happen? I live in Minnesota, so I'm not sure what would happen if there is a
> double brood. I have never heard of this before with cecropias. Maybe there
> won't be though. Can anyone help me?

Only 5th instar? Mine are already in cocoons and done for the year.<vbg>

I don't believe there's any chance for a double brood.

Chuck Vaughn <aa6g at aa6g.org>