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by Luehdorf
Fri Dec 09, 2022 10:54 pm
Forum: Lepidoptera
Topic: Rearing of North American papilios in Central America
Replies: 10
Views: 1118

Re: Rearing of North American papilios in Central America

You are wrong, there are many species in tropics that you can see adults only few weeks or days of the year as they have only one generation per year. I don’t think there is explanation on that as some species have source of food available all year round but still have one or two generation. It cou...
by Luehdorf
Fri Dec 09, 2022 10:47 pm
Forum: Lepidoptera
Topic: Rearing of North American papilios in Central America
Replies: 10
Views: 1118

Re: Rearing of North American papilios in Central America

For species like papilio machaon I think there won't be any diapause, in France machaon can have 3 or 4 generations in summer and as long as the days are 12 hours of sunlight, which it is year round in Panama, there should not be any diapause. But correct me if I am wrong, at least that's what I rem...
by Luehdorf
Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:36 pm
Forum: Lepidoptera
Topic: Rearing of North American papilios in Central America
Replies: 10
Views: 1118

Re: Rearing of North American papilios in Central America

It sounded weird to me as well. But whatever floats your boat I suppose. I was amazed to see how many people in the EU raise Lymantria dispar- Seems like there would be some diapause issues anyway with more northern species. I still recall seeing dispar ova covering everything, same with the "...
by Luehdorf
Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:34 pm
Forum: Lepidoptera
Topic: Rearing of North American papilios in Central America
Replies: 10
Views: 1118

Re: Rearing of North American papilios in Central America

@Jshuey I hear you and thanks for that reminder. I was just a little bit missing my old world butterflies, having left Europe a year ago, and the North American swallowtails remind me a lot of the German machaon and iphiclides podalirius. The yellow and black colours give me a nice feeling of "...
by Luehdorf
Tue Dec 06, 2022 9:37 pm
Forum: Lepidoptera
Topic: Rearing of North American papilios in Central America
Replies: 10
Views: 1118

Rearing of North American papilios in Central America

I was considering getting myself a few species from the US, and rear them all year round in Panama. I know from Adam that he has been doing that successfully in Thailand with Papilio machaon and others, so my question is which species of North American papilio would be ideal to breed all year round ...
by Luehdorf
Tue Dec 06, 2022 9:18 pm
Forum: Field Reports
Topic: Panama - field trips 2022
Replies: 14
Views: 4695

Re: Panama - field trips 2022

@Cassidinae yes I made sure it was a new moon night, it was even cloudy, and very light mist was falling, so it was very wet and humid, but no rain, absolutely perfect night, in the mountains of Cerro Azul, view into a valley of primary rain forest and secondary growth, at least two or three kilomet...
by Luehdorf
Tue Dec 06, 2022 9:16 pm
Forum: Field Reports
Topic: Panama - field trips 2022
Replies: 14
Views: 4695

Re: Panama - field trips 2022

Luehdorf - as far as moths, can you post a photo of the canvas and lighting you are catching at night? It is also very important to catch in the new moon. But you probably know that. I use an EntoLED by Bioform Germany, here is some detailed info about it, its in German but google translate works g...
by Luehdorf
Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:44 pm
Forum: Show Your Favorite Specimen
Topic: Castniidae
Replies: 43
Views: 2903

Re: Castniidae

@bobw I alwas thought castniidae have more collectors focused on them, since I often see some really expensive 500-800 eur per specimen castniidae on ebay or some German sellers website. How come some species are so expensive if they are not collected that often?
by Luehdorf
Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:33 pm
Forum: Field Reports
Topic: Panama - field trips 2022
Replies: 14
Views: 4695

Re: Panama - field trips 2022

@trehopr1 @chuck @Jshuey really appreciate your detailed responses. It must be a mix of all the different factors. When taking into account the pesticide drift, the areas where I was searching being heavily used by humans, a lot of light pollution and then probably not hitting the right location at ...
by Luehdorf
Tue Oct 11, 2022 9:57 pm
Forum: Field Reports
Topic: Panama - field trips 2022
Replies: 14
Views: 4695

Panama - field trips 2022

I have been living in Panama since January now, and I go into the field every week but what surprised me most is that butterfly numbers are really low all over the country. I live in Panama city near the Panama canal, surrounded by the Soberania National Park, and my apartment building is just next ...
by Luehdorf
Thu Jul 21, 2022 12:09 pm
Forum: Announcements & News
Topic: Frankfurt fair 2022
Replies: 8
Views: 1471

Re: Frankfurt fair 2022

Does anyone know if the Frankfurt fair is confirmed for this year yet? I want to book my flights. but not before I'm sure it's going ahead. I am member of Apollo who organises it, and I just quickly checked the website and it looks confirmed. I have just sent an email to our president and asked wha...
by Luehdorf
Tue May 31, 2022 1:54 am
Forum: Lepidoptera
Topic: Rearing Parides species in Central America
Replies: 12
Views: 825

Re: Rearing parides species in Central America

Will do that! Should I spread the androconial fold? I remember we had this disucssion once a few years ago. What is the best practice?
by Luehdorf
Mon May 30, 2022 5:08 pm
Forum: Lepidoptera
Topic: Rearing Parides species in Central America
Replies: 12
Views: 825

Re: Rearing parides species in Central America

@adamcotton I just checked the androconial fold and it’s white. So that means it’s Parides anchises farfan for sure?
by Luehdorf
Sat May 28, 2022 4:28 am
Forum: Coleoptera
Topic: Chrysina beetles in Panama and Costa Rica
Replies: 1
Views: 481

Chrysina beetles in Panama and Costa Rica

I am preparing a longer trip to the cloud forests of Chiriqui at the border to Costa Rica.
I only know that Chrysina beetles come to light at night. What else should I know in order to be successful? When at night do they come? Any other advice?
by Luehdorf
Sat May 28, 2022 1:33 am
Forum: Lepidoptera
Topic: Rearing Parides species in Central America
Replies: 12
Views: 825

Re: Rearing parides species in Central America

I will definitely try to catch more specimens, and once they are spread share the photos here. I initially tried inaturalist to identify the specimens but probably a lot of the ids are not correct since people only id by photo. I even found parides sesostris, erithalion and eurimedes there for this ...
by Luehdorf
Fri May 27, 2022 4:12 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Which tropical hardwood is best for insect boxes?
Replies: 15
Views: 1154

Re: Which tropical hardwood is best for insect boxes?

Wait until you see the price of maple right now. I’d say do use a local wood, but take your time and investigate the right one. Good point, let’s hope in a few months prices for raw materials go down again. I’ll investigate and share my findings here for sure. It’s gonna probably take even more tim...
by Luehdorf
Fri May 27, 2022 2:16 am
Forum: Show Your Favorite Specimen
Topic: A living jewel, Thermozephyrus ataxus
Replies: 8
Views: 549

Re: A living jewel, Thermozephyrus ataxus

Wonderful specimens!
by Luehdorf
Fri May 27, 2022 2:07 am
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Which tropical hardwood is best for insect boxes?
Replies: 15
Views: 1154

Re: Which tropical hardwood is best for insect boxes?

Teak is also becoming quite rare and expensive in the world market. While not controlled by CITES, it is under the watchful eye of authorities since it's often labeled as coming from a legal source, but is not. I'd avoid Teak for that reason alone; and what Adam said. LOL I saw a gorgeous and expen...
by Luehdorf
Fri May 27, 2022 2:05 am
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Which tropical hardwood is best for insect boxes?
Replies: 15
Views: 1154

Re: Which tropical hardwood is best for insect boxes?

Teak wood must be absolutely dry before making the boxes, otherwise the wood will split. Normally it must be professionally dried, and after that it will be safe to use to store specimens. Note it is very heavy. I actually think you don't need to use hardwood. I will ask what type of wood those sup...
by Luehdorf
Thu May 26, 2022 11:45 pm
Forum: Lepidoptera
Topic: Rearing Parides species in Central America
Replies: 12
Views: 825

Re: Rearing parides species in Central America

wollastoni wrote: Thu May 26, 2022 9:58 am Sounds like a great rearing program !
I agree with Adam, try to find some wild Aristolochia and plant them in your garden.

And post us some pictures of your rearing experience if it works !
Good luck !
Will keep you guys updated for sure!