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Peacock Catterpillar - How to Raise

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 8:52 am
by Debbie
This one was located in a garden on the patio and the little girl wants to look after it.

What should she do ? (or not do)

:?: :?: :?:

Re: Peacock Catterpillar - How to Raise

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:12 pm
by ScottD
well, it's food plant is nettle.
Ideally you would leave it in a nettle patch in the garden or if she does bring it indoors then feed it fresh nettle tips.

Re: Peacock Catterpillar - How to Raise

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 8:00 pm
by thepostieles
maybe if its wandering round patio its looking for somewhere to pupate?