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Vanessa vulcania(Canary Island Red Admiral)
Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 2:09 pm
by daveuk
I reared this species on Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) last summer.
Re: Vanessa vulcania(Canary Island Red Admiral)
Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 2:36 pm
by Yorky
I remember about 20 years ago getting 15 V gonerilla pupae for a quid each, amazingly they all hatched.
Re: Vanessa vulcania(Canary Island Red Admiral)
Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 2:45 pm
by daveuk
Like all Vanessa they are sadly prone to fading. Compare an ex pupae one of mine from 20 years ago with one of last years.
Re: Vanessa vulcania(Canary Island Red Admiral)
Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 6:00 pm
by Trehopr1
That certainly is a strange phenomena to have happen despite being properly stored out of light.
I have though also heard reports of other (certain) species colors changing as well....
Re: Vanessa vulcania(Canary Island Red Admiral)
Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 6:16 pm
by daveuk
Vanessa are very prone to it. As are Heliconids. Particularly the red species. I have no idea why it should be.
Re: Vanessa vulcania(Canary Island Red Admiral)
Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 6:57 pm
by Yorky
One of the reasons I like to "renew " my Vanessa atalanta every few years due to fading. Luckily I have several buddleia bushes in my garden so I don't have to go far.