Product: Live caterpillarss of Antheraea polyphemus
Info: Packs of 25 caterpillars each
Origin: From wild parents (NC, USA)
Host Plants: Quercus, Carpinus, Betula, Liquidambar, Acer and many more
Hatching time: 10-13 days
€22,00
Out of stock
Antheraea polyphemus is one of the biggest north American Saturniidae. Packs of 25 caterpillars from L1 to L3
This stock cames from wild animals collected in NC, USA. GPS coordinates on request. In the wild, cocoons can be found hanging from various host plants. The most evident feature of this gorgeous moths is the presence of big and vivid eyespots on the hindwings. The name of the species came from greek mythology, the cyclops Polyphemus, described in Homer’s Odyssey. Such eyespots are widely conserved across Saturniidae family and are used to scare predators.
SHIPPING DISCLAIMER:
EU-only. Any extra-EU order of A. polyphemus caterpillars will be cancelled and refunded
These caterpillarss are shipped from Italy. Please order only using courier shipment. Caterpillars need to travel fast for their safety. If you have any doubt, feel free to write us for more details.
