Pachysphinx modesta caterpillar

[tignish99]

http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/pmodesta.htm

I came across the eggs of this moth. The location where the moth chose to lay its eggs was not safe and the eggs would have been destroyed, so I took them. I am wondering if it would be worth it to raise these as a feeder to give my beardie some variety. These seem to eat poplar, aspen, cottonwood and willow. These would be an interesting project to grow.

Any thoughts?

 

[tignish99]

PS. I have access not only to the trees, which may not be too healthy for the beardie, I also have access to silkworm chow and hornworm chow.

 

[CountofCasualty]

Unless you know 100 percent that aren't toxic, I wouldn't feed them at all.

 

[tignish99]

Unless you know 100 percent that aren't toxic, I wouldn't feed them at all.

You are right, I will not feed if I am not sure. That is why I asked.