Screamin Scott wrote:
Twice now I have removed this caterpillar from the water in a small cup in its container. The cup is there to keep the Passiflora vine alive so as to give it and the two smaller Gulf cats a fresh food source. I just checked and it is still alive, but crawling around the edge of the cup. Looks like I'll have to put something over the top of the cup to keep it from falling in again...
I use butter tubs or similar to provide water. Melt or drill small holes in lid for stems. A light misting helps keep fresh longer. Enjoy. The emergence of the butterfly is an amazing sight.
Bill. PS, if roaming may be ready to pupate. Put in a handful of leaf litter. I believe they pupate on the ground.