Northsnails
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Post by Northsnails on May 9, 2016 0:22:18 GMT
i found what might be a Cicada pupae in his cocoon, and my friend took the cocoon, leaving me with an ugly brown, living pupae. Anyone have any ideas on how to keep it alive? Currently in a bundle of warm Napkins
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Post by Liguus on May 9, 2016 2:08:01 GMT
Well, Im not sure if any cicadas on the north american continent form pupae... I could tell if its a cicada from a picture if you have it. Most are just free moving nymphs and will remain that way until they molt into adults on the tree trunks.
If it is indeed a cidada im not sure how one would keep it alive. The nymphs eat only sap from tree roots. If its an insect (or possibly cicada) in an inactive pupae state just toss it into a container covered with some coconut husk or wood shavings, mulch, etc. keep it moist, and wait for it to molt.
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Northsnails
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Post by Northsnails on May 9, 2016 16:06:14 GMT
Actually it seems to be a moth pupae, taken from his cocoon.
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Post by Liguus on May 10, 2016 3:26:53 GMT
Ah, in that case you will want to suspend the cocoon from a branch. possibly with a very small dab of some glue. If a moth/butterfly pupae or cocoon is left on its side sitting on the soil the insect will not form its wings correctly.
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Northsnails
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Post by Northsnails on May 10, 2016 12:03:14 GMT
Actually it has passed away, sorry
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