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Firethorn Latest

Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 6:55 pm
by barnacal
Firethorn Latest:

Herewith a pic of one of the Firethorn larvae (5th instar ?) having pupated ?

I am not being clever, just a beginner.

Barry ....... any advice appreciated.


Re: Firethorn Latest

Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 11:53 am
by stevehind
Hi Barry,

I have been told that once opened, Phyllonorycter mines rarely emerge, so it will be interesting to see whether or not you are successful, although catching one just as it was about to pupate may increase your odds.

Regards,
Steve