Hornworm Help

[SJRG95]

If anyone knows anything about Hornworm moths could you please PM me

 

[jannb]

Our senior member Rochelle has an awesome blog about hornworm moths. Maybe you will find this helpful. https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/pigglett79/724-hornworm-moth-set-up-care.html

 

[SJRG95]

I've read it! unfortunately it doesn't answer my questions regarding them not eating from hummingbird feeders. (why would they it would only make my life easier haha).

 

[PatsyB]

I just used a small plastic cup and folded up some paper towel and put the hummingbird food in just so the towel was wet but not sopping. I changed the towel out every few days. Right after they turn into moths you may need to lead them to drink and unroll their antenna (?) into the water to help get them started.

 

[SJRG95]

Thank you for that information!
I bought a hibiscus plant the other day, and the next day they sucked everything out of the flower... it was shriveled up haha.

 

[PatsyB]

You're welcome! I had success last summer with them and got about 100 eggs. I tried in the winter and only got one moth. I'm going to try again, hopefully the weather will warm up and stay warm.