FOR SALE, Overwintering Actias luna cocoons
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There are few advantages to living in New Jersey, but this is one!
Currently taking orders for overwintering Actias luna cocoons, reared from wild stock on sweet gum (liquidamber) in low density and ideal conditions. All my larvae turned out to be melanic, meaning the adults next spring will be of the rubromarginata form - the desirable purple wing-edged version. The amount of coloration is quite variable and can intrude into the body as well, usually along the spiracle lines but have had some actually have light pink bodies.
Currently 38 in stock with another 60 soon to clear gut and spin, getting about 10 per day. I will release the cocoons as the pupae harden to become safe for shipping.
There is another small batch (under 100) currently in progress , however they will be offered later only if all goes well.
8 USD ($ ) per cocoon, standerd mail rates apply. Priority Mail available, which includes tracking and insurance.
Currently taking orders for overwintering Actias luna cocoons, reared from wild stock on sweet gum (liquidamber) in low density and ideal conditions. All my larvae turned out to be melanic, meaning the adults next spring will be of the rubromarginata form - the desirable purple wing-edged version. The amount of coloration is quite variable and can intrude into the body as well, usually along the spiracle lines but have had some actually have light pink bodies.
Currently 38 in stock with another 60 soon to clear gut and spin, getting about 10 per day. I will release the cocoons as the pupae harden to become safe for shipping.
There is another small batch (under 100) currently in progress , however they will be offered later only if all goes well.
8 USD ($ ) per cocoon, standerd mail rates apply. Priority Mail available, which includes tracking and insurance.
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