Yes, I bought a bunch of lunch bags one time - I've just run out, because I put my seeds I collect in them, too. That's a great idea, however, and I think I'll try that method. Need to remember to get clothespins, too. Much cheaper than buying those bag closures for things like potato chips, etc. I will take care of my babies - found one more egg this morning, so I have 4 now. The BST just keeps on laying eggs, and I'm gonna run out of fennel soon. They will have to switch to Rue very soon. I have plenty of that; plus I have a lot of zizia which they will eat as well. My GST is consuming the lemon leaf I put in it's container, so apparently one day I may have cats on it when it gets larger. I have about 10 BSTs pupating right now. They have been well fed, so they are large chrysalis's. None appear to have gone into early pupation due to a lack of food. I am seeing a lot of dragonflies in the garden this year, too. They are so pretty! I never put my milkweed foliage in water anyway. I just clean it real good, dry it between layers of paper towels, and put it in the container. I have to do it twice a day because the tropical milkweed does not stay fresh very long. Sandy, you're such a big contributor to the forum, too, with all your many, many years of experience. One of my little BB died, but the other one is doing okay. I wonder if it's okay to leave it outside during winter, or should I bring it in, since it's in a pot? Love you all so much - my buddies! Susan

I took Black Swallowtails for granted. They've been so common every year, I assumed they would always be plentiful, but they're somewhat rare in my garden this year. I have seven cats and one chrysalis right now and I had to look pretty hard to find them. Something must've happened to hurt their numbers. Maybe just the weird weather. Glad you're helping them along Weed.

Lucky for you. I haven't raised any since last year. I wish I could raise them. Good luck Jacob

I've linked a picture of my rearing box. I just brought home 4 GF cats from a local nursery that was almost out of plant leaves to feed them...I use a clear small file box with small $1 vases I bought at 'Wallyworld' to keep the cuttings alive for the cats. I've raised cats of all kinds for the last 5 years in a couple of these file boxes & I use plastic screening you can buy & cut between the lid & the top of the box to prevent escapees! I usually don't bring in eggs unless the wasps are every where! This was the first year I brought in eggs as well as very small cats because there were so many wasps! Hope this helps! Contact me if you want to ask about it! Take care & Happy Butterflying! Lila Here is a link that might be useful: