Giant Silk Moths (Saturniids) in California

15 years ago

I just got back from a trip out East, and I saw both Polyphemus moths and my first Luna moth!

I was wondering if anyone knows where to obtain eggs for the saturniids in California. I have read that the Polyphemus is native to the state, and so is the ceanothus silk moth.

Has anyone in California had luck with raising these species? If so, where did you obtain the eggs?

Any information would be greatly appreciated!

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crazy4bugs
15 years ago
You can find the ceanothus moth and caterpillars in the mountain area like the San Gabriel Mts.
I bought some cocoons of the ceanothus moth at the last BugFair at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
The site below sells polyphemus moth eggs and cocoons.
Hope this Helps!
crazy4bugs

Here is a link that might be useful: Polyphemus Moth
saturniidaebreeder
15 years ago
Polyphemus' are found throughout california, mostly in or near places that have food sources such as oak.
I use the same place as crazy4bugs, thelink above.
S.B.