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Lot of 7 Sphinx moth pupa, Western Eyed sphinx, Smerinthus ophthalmica:
$80.00
Offered is this lot of 7 Smerinthus ophthalmica pupa, also known as the Western Eyed Sphinx.Locally sourced from Lincoln City Oregon, the caterpillars prefer willow, but will accept other foodplant.Raised outdoors in sleeves on Weeping Willow. The pictures of larva show a Papilio rutulus on the bottom, and aSmerinthus larva on the top. I couldn\'t seem to find a picture with only a sphinx larva.The lot contains 3 females and 4 males, I have sexed them and marked each one.They need kept in a cool area, under 50 degrees, but over 30 degrees F. I use my refrigerator.They don\'t need any care over the winter. In the spring, set them out in a warm area, or outdoors ina predator proof cage for hatching, which will take anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks.Typically males hatch first, so they are ready to fly once the females emerge,the adult moths do not eat and usually live at least 7 days, sometimes longer.In accordance with policy, these are sold as feeders, I can provide answers toany questions you have about this species, I\'ve raised them a number of times.They have been stored in my fridge for several weeks now, so will need stored ina cool area once you get them, They are wrapped in tissue papaer, marked as to sex, placedin a container, which is place in a box. They will ship ground advantage, I prefer to ship early in the week,Monday through Tuesday is best, that way you\'ll receive them before the weekend, or at least by Saturday.I have another listing up for live Polyphemus cocoons, if you buy any of those, send me an invoice request BEFORE paying so I can give a discount for the shipping I have added in.