Polyphemus and Luna Moth Rearing advice

Hi All,

I tried for the first time keeping polyphemus and luna moth eggs. All of the luna moth eggs hatched, but when I went away for a day trip. EVERY SINGLE ONE DIED. Not having fresh leaves for a day killed them. I cried.

I had about 8 polyphemus hatch and im down to just one caterpillar. The polyphemus have been eating and pooping but I just keep finding them dead. I was giving them rose leaves and maple leaves. They were definitely eating and defecating. I cleaned their cage every day to get rid of the feces. I’m feeling line a bad moth mom even though I read up on it.

What am I doing wrong? Any advice?

Hi All,

I tried for the first time keeping polyphemus and luna moth eggs. All of the luna moth eggs hatched, but when I went away for a day trip. EVERY SINGLE ONE DIED. Not having fresh leaves for a day killed them. I cried.

I had about 8 polyphemus hatch and im down to just one caterpillar. The polyphemus have been eating and pooping but I just keep finding them dead. I was giving them rose leaves and maple leaves. They were definitely eating and defecating. I cleaned their cage every day to get rid of the feces. I’m feeling line a bad moth mom even though I read up on it.

What am I doing wrong? Any advice?