What do you feed a Moth or Butterfly?

Rottwlrs2 rottwlrs2 at aol.comnospam
Fri Jul 23 00:10:43 EDT 1999


>Depends what you are looking for, if it is in captivity it isn"t but
>outside it is adequate since it would not be the only source.
 
Hi Tony,
I found a Butterfly Nectar mix at the pet store.  It's for this poor Giant
Leopard Moth I found a few days ago - almost dead in our carport.  She's doing
better and is more active, especially after I feed her, and she has been laying
eggs daily!  But the poor thing tries to crawl, and doesn't really get
anywhere, and then tries to fly, but just flutters her wings without getting
off of the ground at all.  I guess if they only live for 2 weeks, she's about
near the end.  I've gotten quite fond of her, even though I have 2 dogs and
about 40 birds to care for already.  I suppose I'll have quite a few Wooly Bear
Caterpillars around in a few weeks.  So do you know much about this type of
moth?  I'd like to help her as best as I can.
Lisa


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