Documenting my efforts raising Red and Yellow Admirals in New Zealand.
This blog is to document my efforts raising Red and Yellow Admiral Butterflies in New Zealand. After hearing that there are a lot fewer found in most areas of New Zealand, I decided to give them a helping hand, to try and establish a colony of them in my area. Until I began raising them, I had only ever seen one wild one visit my country garden in 30 years. I also raise other butterflies, moths and insects, so will include them here as well.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Tiny Admiral caterpillars
In the very centre of the nettle you may be able to see a tiny Admiral caterpillar. They make a small tent to hide in after feeding. Many parasites attack them even at this small stage, so I collect up some, and raise them indoors for safety.
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