How to raise moths

Moths belong to Lepidoptera, most of which are active at night. Its larvae and adults are also one of the main food sources of insectivorous animals such as birds, reptiles and amphibians, forming an important food chain in nature. So, how to raise moths?

First, how to raise moths?

It is suitable to grow in the moist zone with sufficient light and good ventilation. After selecting the land, make a cage with wood strips and surround the perimeter with nylon net to prevent escape. The larvae have chewable mouthparts and eat plant leaves as the staple food. Adults have long mouthparts, mainly to absorb plant sap, such as nectar, tree sap, etc., in addition, rice and flour will also be eaten.

Second, the mode of reproduction of moths

The growth period (life cycle) of moth can be divided into four stages: egg stage, larva stage, pupa stage and adult stage.

1. Egg stage

The first stage of insect ontogeny. After the eggs of insects are fertilized (and some are not fertilized), the embryos in the eggs begin to develop. The egg becomes a larva when it matures. The process by which a larva breaks an egg is called hatching. The time from laying to hatching of an egg is called egg period.

two。 Larval stage

The second stage of insect development. That is, the process from egg hatching to pupation of larvae. In the type of incomplete metamorphosis, the larvae are also called nymphs and nymphs. They do not have the developmental stage of pupa and develop directly from larvae to adults. The larval stage of insects is the fastest growing stage of insects, and the body weight of some moth larvae increases by ten thousand times from hatching to pupa maturation.

3. Pupal stage

The third stage of the development of completely abnormal insects. It is the stage in which insects transition from larvae to adults. When the larvae mature, the body shortens, does not eat and does not move, the appearance gradually thickens, and pupation is carried out. Some larvae have a short pre-pupal stage before pupation. Some larvae make cocoons or pupa chambers before pupation for protection. The pupa matures, that is, it is feathered into an adult.

4. Adult stage

The final stage of insect development. They are sexually mature and can mate and lay eggs, but some adults need to be replenished before mating and spawning.

Moths like to gather in the light, so keep away from the fire in the feeding process.