Regal Fritillary I tried

[monarchsforever]

I have tried to raise Regals and found that it is almost impossible. Doctor
Michael Weismen was just here for a two day visit and we both agreed that
the captive breeding of this particular animal needs a lot more work. I
worked with my state DNR for three years and had limited success. For those
of you who have had females already drop eggs try common Pansies as an
alternative host plant to  Violets. This will give you a much better (more
available) host plant that seems to do quite well and with a little water
keeps going all year. Good luck. David Bohlken
Owner Monarchs Forever

----- Original Message -----
From: NewtChris <newtchris at aol.com>
To: <leps-l at lists.yale.edu>
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2000 10:51 PM
Subject: Regal Fritillary


> Is it possible to find out what is known about the decline of these
butterflies
> to date?  I'm sure if the combined knowledge, experience and skill of the
> patrons of this newsgroup were put to use, the cause of and solution to
its
> demise could be determined.  At least a successful captive breeding
program
> could be established.
>
> Any ideas, suggestions?
>
> Chris
>