@@RickSanchez-3792 Yes, it's how the generation for the next year is born. If the caterpillars are kept in cooler temperatures by the time they pupate, they will think it's winter and stay in the ground for 6-8 months until it becomes warm again.
Lol...yes, it was poop. No worries...they use their long tongue (proboscis) to drink nectar. I had some hummingbird juice on hand. You can use a sugar/water mix soaked in a sponge if need be.
I have one right now it a got it as a baby and raised it now that the pupa it made hatched I am taking care of the moth because the wings were messed up when it hatched and if it doesnt eat dont worry because they only eat a night because they are nocturnal and there body prevents them from using there eyesight in the day to look for food.
You don't need to worry about feeding them if you release them right away, but if you plan on keeping them you should feed them about 3 days after pupation
How long before they enter into this stage, do they hatch? I got mine from petsmart barely hanging on to life but it still turned into a chrysalis and it's been like that for more than 10 days. I can tell it's still alive cause it wriggles but it doesn't come out
The wiggling is a good sign.. It will actually take a bit of time before they hatch. Sometimes over a month. Just keep him covered with a damp towel or like I used, coconut husk. Have fun.
Yes the estimated time in the chrysalis is 20 days but could take longer. I’m waiting for my fat hornworm caterpillar to get to that stage and I’ve had him for about 30 days now. And he was already 1 inch long, now he’s 4 inches. He stop moving and eating for 3 days so I thought it was starting then he just began eating again. Idk what’s going on.
Mine took 8 months! I have no idea why so long but it emerged today. We have saved it since loving house too and kept it safe and today it finally came out.
@@TaylorFamFarmSounds like yours overwintered! Manduca sexta (along with many other lepidoptera species) go through 1-2 generations per year depending on location. Often times the first generation will emerge from the pupa within 7-21 days, but the second (or whichever generation ends up going through diapause) will end up overwintering in the pupa until the following spring, which often takes around 6-8 months.
I found a hornworm cocoon/pupa/what ever!!! I'd like to cate for it u til it emerges and let the moth go. Our kids love bags (for now) and I'd love for at least our 6 year old girl to see this irl. What requirements does it need in its environment? For now I have it in about 5 inches of soil (the soil I found it in) just sitting outside in the shade (found it under a shady tree). Like, can I just put it in a container and keep it the temp/humidity it needs or do I have to keep it in soil?
Sounds like a great experiment...definitely keep it in the dirt...just scoop it all into an open container. Keep it moist but not wet. It will take a couple months before it becomes a moth. Have fun!
I hatch monarchs every yr. I have 2 of these horn worm pupas. Waiting for them to hatch but can't find anything on how do do it. Do they need to be in or on dirt?
When the caterpillar first burrows into the dirt, you leave them in the dirt for about a week. After that, it is safe to take them out and wait for it to emerge. The timeline for them to emerge depends on your climate.
Hello. So I just used the coconut husk shavings as a bedding and then I placed papertowel over the top. Make sure to keep the paper towel lightly damp so the cocoon doesn't dry out. In nature, the hornworm burries under the dirt to help incubate. Hope this helps out. Good luck!
@@thegeckonextdoor2445 just use a single sheet. Keep them covered always. They need the dark. They will crawl out from underneath the sheet when they come out.
feederinsectbreeding.blogspot.com/p/hornworm-care-and-breeding.html?m=1 This link is an excellent reference to care for the hornworm when it's going to pupae stage. Hope this helps. Good luck 👍
It still moves when touched how can I get it to start developing what type of heater lamp or temperature do I need to prompt development please 🙏 advise thank you.
Put an Io moth caterpillar in the spider cage, let the thing get stung to death. Also throw a cecropia moth caterpillar in there, let it spray a bunch of toxic fluid st the spider. Let’s see how that turns out.
My hornworm has been in a chrysalis for about 3-4 months now..he was wiggling but a week ago he stopped moving? There’s no color change or anything but when I touch him he just doesn’t move..is he dead? He’s a darkish brown color?
Hello. It's hard to say really. The time frame and color are pretty normal. It may be about time to come out or the poor thing didn't make the transition. If the worm died, the chrysalis casing may become soft and soggy like. I would say give it a little more time before making a final decision. Fingers crossed 🤞
@@jparker1826 unfortunately my little guy passed away..I checked on him and he was all soggy and smelly..he was a good little friend and I hope he’s doing well :)
my hornworm is large but its a light green color and it hasnt made any movement today its been fine since a baby but its just been on its back not moving could it be dying or getting ready to pupate? i just wanna know if its dying i can just feed it to my reptile lol
@@blazegarcia6370 on it's back?! Is it bulging fat? It may be trying to die or dig under dirt to enter pupae stage. I always give our reptile fresh, live and healthy critters. Better safe, than sorry.
@@jparker1826 its just kinda wiggling around on its back it hasnt stopped moving yet I still have my worms in a deli cup so you recommend transferring them onto substrate?
Hello. Yes, the pupae should be in a dark place with some moisture. You can just use paper towels, one underneath and one on top. I used some coconut husk bedding I bought from the pet store. The best habitat for the moth would be a butterfly cage. They will need nectar to drink after they transform into the moth. Have fun.
Hi, I like watching these hatch then I like to fry them up. Do you have any ideas on what would be best to season them with for maximum flavor? I've tried hot sauce but it overtakes the worm flavor. Thanks for the help!
I hate moths, I had to dig up my yard to level the soil and found about 10 of these, I step on them. I do not want moths flying into my patio lights all summer long. I kept 1 in a jar out of curiosity.
Not all moths fly at night though. There are colorful day flying moths that look like butterflies, like the sunset moths. The night flying ones use the moon/stars for navigation and artificial lights confuse them.
i love how the instance the newly hatched moth touches the other one the other promptly craps themselves and flies off
Sounds like me when my husband touches me.
Lol
it made milk too
(or it’s pee)
@@Magnet-pj2kr its crap or more realistically, frass. a waste product they produce
@@TheSeerSacrifice oh ok
They're so beautiful, I love the orange spots on their abdomen
I found one of these digging in my garden, and didn't know what it was.
I honestly thought my horn worms died but now they are moths.
Our horn works took 8 months to exit and it just came out tonight and we saved it since September!
@@TaylorFamFarm good job keeping them, unfortunately my moths died mainly because we did not know how to feed them and it was already winter.
I'm glad I read this didn't know the process could take that 8 months Jesus?
@@RickSanchez-3792 Yes, it's how the generation for the next year is born. If the caterpillars are kept in cooler temperatures by the time they pupate, they will think it's winter and stay in the ground for 6-8 months until it becomes warm again.
Just found one of these in our pizza from Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. Wish i could post a picture of it here.
The Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza in NJ?
@@kgoldric It was in McMurray, PA
I cant believe Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, where's pizza gonna get a job now?
IN the pizza?
@@mark6302 Yes
Amazing capture! I love watching them hatch
It is pretty awesome getting to see it up close. You have an amazing RUclips channel btw 🤍
@@jparker1826 thank you 🙏
Wow they evolve Fast
Mine is taking forever to get to his chrysalis stage. It’s been over 35 days. It’s the Sphinx hornworm blue green caterpillar.
@@madisonbrown5766 is it ok
What was the white stuff, poop? I currently have one in chrysalis stage, I am afraid I won't know what to do after it hatches. What will it eat.
Lol...yes, it was poop. No worries...they use their long tongue (proboscis) to drink nectar. I had some hummingbird juice on hand. You can use a sugar/water mix soaked in a sponge if need be.
I have one right now it a got it as a baby and raised it now that the pupa it made hatched I am taking care of the moth because the wings were messed up when it hatched and if it doesnt eat dont worry because they only eat a night because they are nocturnal and there body prevents them from using there eyesight in the day to look for food.
You don't need to worry about feeding them if you release them right away, but if you plan on keeping them you should feed them about 3 days after pupation
How long before they enter into this stage, do they hatch? I got mine from petsmart barely hanging on to life but it still turned into a chrysalis and it's been like that for more than 10 days. I can tell it's still alive cause it wriggles but it doesn't come out
The wiggling is a good sign.. It will actually take a bit of time before they hatch. Sometimes over a month. Just keep him covered with a damp towel or like I used, coconut husk. Have fun.
Yes the estimated time in the chrysalis is 20 days but could take longer. I’m waiting for my fat hornworm caterpillar to get to that stage and I’ve had him for about 30 days now. And he was already 1 inch long, now he’s 4 inches. He stop moving and eating for 3 days so I thought it was starting then he just began eating again. Idk what’s going on.
Mine took 8 months! I have no idea why so long but it emerged today. We have saved it since loving house too and kept it safe and today it finally came out.
@@TaylorFamFarmSounds like yours overwintered! Manduca sexta (along with many other lepidoptera species) go through 1-2 generations per year depending on location. Often times the first generation will emerge from the pupa within 7-21 days, but the second (or whichever generation ends up going through diapause) will end up overwintering in the pupa until the following spring, which often takes around 6-8 months.
Wow!!!
I found a hornworm cocoon/pupa/what ever!!! I'd like to cate for it u til it emerges and let the moth go. Our kids love bags (for now) and I'd love for at least our 6 year old girl to see this irl.
What requirements does it need in its environment? For now I have it in about 5 inches of soil (the soil I found it in) just sitting outside in the shade (found it under a shady tree). Like, can I just put it in a container and keep it the temp/humidity it needs or do I have to keep it in soil?
Sounds like a great experiment...definitely keep it in the dirt...just scoop it all into an open container. Keep it moist but not wet. It will take a couple months before it becomes a moth. Have fun!
@@jparker1826 Oh no! Months?! Well, as long as it stays alive and emerges at some point, that's fine 🙂
They usually emerge within a couple of weeks during the warm weather, months in cold weather
I hatch monarchs every yr. I have 2 of these horn worm pupas. Waiting for them to hatch but can't find anything on how do do it. Do they need to be in or on dirt?
When the caterpillar first burrows into the dirt, you leave them in the dirt for about a week. After that, it is safe to take them out and wait for it to emerge. The timeline for them to emerge depends on your climate.
Hey what is the best way to keep them incubating ??? I have 12 and I'm worried I'm doing it wrong. It's so hard to find good info thank you so much
Hello. So I just used the coconut husk shavings as a bedding and then I placed papertowel over the top. Make sure to keep the paper towel lightly damp so the cocoon doesn't dry out. In nature, the hornworm burries under the dirt to help incubate. Hope this helps out. Good luck!
@@jparker1826 thank you!! How often do you remove the paper towel as I don't want them to hatch when it's over them.
@@thegeckonextdoor2445 just use a single sheet. Keep them covered always. They need the dark. They will crawl out from underneath the sheet when they come out.
@@jparker1826 thank you so so so much
@@thegeckonextdoor2445 Glad to help. Hope all goes well. It's a great experience.
Hello! What parameters does it require for the pupa to have a good development?
feederinsectbreeding.blogspot.com/p/hornworm-care-and-breeding.html?m=1
This link is an excellent reference to care for the hornworm when it's going to pupae stage. Hope this helps. Good luck 👍
It's been months and my moth has not hatched
It still moves when touched how can I get it to start developing what type of heater lamp or temperature do I need to prompt development please 🙏 advise thank you.
OH YAY!!!
@@blackcode9174 In colder temperatures they will take a while, I live in a tropical country and mine hatched about 2-3 weeks after pupation.
We have Hawkmoth just hatched out a couple of days ago he’s flapping his wings a lot when is it safe to let him go
You should let it free...he or she will be thirsty. Congratulations on the cool experience 🤗
@@jparker1826 he’s gone now flew off last night
@@susanflanagan9159 awe...perfect 😉👍🏻
Well my hawk moth is a goner when it comes out in my spiders cage.
Put an Io moth caterpillar in the spider cage, let the thing get stung to death.
Also throw a cecropia moth caterpillar in there, let it spray a bunch of toxic fluid st the spider. Let’s see how that turns out.
Lmao all my sphinx moths will be hatching into a centipedes tank 😂
My hornworm has been in a chrysalis for about 3-4 months now..he was wiggling but a week ago he stopped moving? There’s no color change or anything but when I touch him he just doesn’t move..is he dead? He’s a darkish brown color?
Hello. It's hard to say really. The time frame and color are pretty normal. It may be about time to come out or the poor thing didn't make the transition. If the worm died, the chrysalis casing may become soft and soggy like. I would say give it a little more time before making a final decision. Fingers crossed 🤞
@@jparker1826 yeah he’s definitely still hard. I’ll give him more time and I hope the little dude is alright. Thank you :)
Mine took 8 months! Don’t give up hope and let it have some indirect light! Mine came out today since September!
@@jparker1826 unfortunately my little guy passed away..I checked on him and he was all soggy and smelly..he was a good little friend and I hope he’s doing well :)
@@dnkndxnutz3942 I am so sorry 😞. Poor little thing. You did all you could though. No worries. It will be ok.
How long do that stay in this pupae stage? As I have had one for months and it still moving but won’t level up.
Awe...😄 it does take 2-3 months. Movement is a good sign. The process is still taking effect. Shouldn't be much longer though.
my hornworm is large but its a light green color and it hasnt made any movement today its been fine since a baby but its just been on its back not moving could it be dying or getting ready to pupate? i just wanna know if its dying i can just feed it to my reptile lol
@@blazegarcia6370 on it's back?! Is it bulging fat? It may be trying to die or dig under dirt to enter pupae stage.
I always give our reptile fresh, live and healthy critters. Better safe, than sorry.
@@jparker1826 its kinda just been on its back kind of wiggling around still its pretty fat so im not sure if it just cant move or if its dying 😫
@@jparker1826 its just kinda wiggling around on its back it hasnt stopped moving yet I still have my worms in a deli cup so you recommend transferring them onto substrate?
Hey I have a hornworm in it’s pupa form and does it need to be in dirt for it to turn also what it a good thing to have it live in
Hello. Yes, the pupae should be in a dark place with some moisture. You can just use paper towels, one underneath and one on top. I used some coconut husk bedding I bought from the pet store. The best habitat for the moth would be a butterfly cage. They will need nectar to drink after they transform into the moth. Have fun.
@@jparker1826 ok thanks a lot cause mine is already pupating
One of mine hatched and its wings don't look good i don't think he can fly
Mine won't hatch. It's been almost a week
It will need a little more time...just hang in there and be patient. It has to go through the stages 😉👍🏻
@@jparker1826 thank you. I'm so worried about them.
@@jparker1826 they hatched!!!!
@@decembersnow5961 Awe...that's so wonderful 🙏🏻. Way to go. Enjoy!
What i saw in last white mess 🤨
what is that thing comes out from its butt i think its somekind of fluid😀
It's called meconium, and is the unused extracts from the metaporphosis process
Hi, I like watching these hatch then I like to fry them up. Do you have any ideas on what would be best to season them with for maximum flavor? I've tried hot sauce but it overtakes the worm flavor. Thanks for the help!
try old bay, but also- why? lol
💀
I hate moths, I had to dig up my yard to level the soil and found about 10 of these, I step on them. I do not want moths flying into my patio lights all summer long. I kept 1 in a jar out of curiosity.
Not all moths fly at night though. There are colorful day flying moths that look like butterflies, like the sunset moths. The night flying ones use the moon/stars for navigation and artificial lights confuse them.
That’s terrible-
@@dewbow134 Those big brownish/grey moths that randomly smack into the walls and make * thud * sounds, no thank you
Wtf was thaaaaat.😢😭😭🤣💀
what the heck happened at the end
A big mess haha
now kill it.m
For eating tomatoes??
@@dewbow134what? 😭
Learn English bro
@@XxGhostLvrxX they mean like why would they kill is it because they eat tomatoes?