AboutTeddy Kesting-Handly Expertise I can answer almost any question pertaining to Butterflies, Moths, Fireflies, dragonflies, scorpions, honeybees, wasps, and bumblebees. I specialize in Butterflies, Moths, and Scorpions and I will be able to tell you how to care for it, identifying it, keeping it healthy, and diagnose diseases or fungi infection of any sort (with scorpions, it is more difficult but I will try). I am very good with treating bites and stings, ask if you have any questions regarding that.
PLEASE, NO QUESTIONS ABOUT MITES/LICE/CLOTHES BUGS/OR ANYTHING TOO SMALL TO SEE AS I WON'T BE ABLE AND WON'T ANSWER YOU.
If you have an emergency (someone got bit and you don't know if it's dangerous) email: butterfly_identification@hotmail.com and I should get back to you within the hour.
Experience I work at the Museum of Science in Boston Mass. as a Butterfly Garden volunteer. I have studied and raised butterflies and moths since 2003. I have a pet scorpion and a large assortment of butterflies and have a fair amount of information on all. I have successfully bred many species of butterflies and moths and can identify most on the spot. I have experience in treating fungal infections and disease in many insects.
Organizations Museum of Science, Boston MA
Education/Credentials High School- 11th Grade
Taken a Biology exam at a college advanced level (93/100 final score)
My father found this brown, hard cocoon on the ground approximately 10 days ago, here in Ocean Springs Mississippi. It is quite fascinating because it wiggles when you pick it up (which we try not to do often, for fear of hurting it). Right now we are keeping it in a plastic container with holes. Our children and their classmates are fascinated and we all would love to know what we are looking at, what to expect and how to care for it! Thanks for the help!
Answer Liz,
The picture is a bit blurry, but it's probably a Giant Silkmoth Species (my guesses are C. Regalis [not as likely], D. Rubicunda, or A. Stigma). It could be a few other things, but those are my best guesses. It will most likely hatch next spring. You can keep it in a sealed tupperware container in the refrigerator for the winter. The best way to do this is line the bottom of the container with 3 paper towels. Place two to three drops of water on the very bottom towel (literally drops), place the pupae on the top layer and shut the lid. Check it every so often to make sure it's not too dry or too moist.
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