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Old 18-04-2010, 10:02 PM
lpete301 lpete301 is offline
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Question red pupa in dirt

My kids have come across a red pupa in the dirt around our strawberry plants. We have brought two of them in, with some dirt and are waiting to see what they are going to become. I understand that they could be any number of moths, but they look like a Large Yellow Underwing. We see the caterpillars that look just like the pics all around our yard.

My question is: About how long before they hatch from their chrysalids and how do we care for them? We have them in a butterfly habitat that is netted all around and has a plastic lid that closes with a zipper. So they have plenty of air flow, and just a small amount of dirt that they are laying on top of. I am thinking they may need more dirt, but I am not sure how much.

Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

Linda (mom) Laura and Amanda (7), Megan (11).