Scientific name: Saturnia Pavonia
Common name: little curassow
Geographical area: in almost all of Europe and much of the Palearctic region to East Asia; their presence in Spain is scarce
Feeding: Caterpillars feed on a variety of plants, including bramble, raspberry, hawthorn, blackthorn, apple, plum, blackthorn, oak, hornbeam, birch, heather and heath, blueberry, meadowsweet, wild rose, sea buckthorn , loosestrife, willows, especially osier. Salix viminalis, kitten willow (sallow). The adult butterfly does not feed and lives for a week, all its energy was obtained when it was a caterpillar. The only function of the adult phase is reproduction.
Temperature ranges: warm
Humidity range: medium
Finished size: 12-16cm
Do not release any animal into its natural environment, whether native or not, it can affect the balance of wild butterflies, there are other ways to help the environment, contact us.
IMPORTANT: With your order you will receive the caterpillars in a tub with enough food for the trip, prepare fresh food for when they arrive! If you do not know its care or have doubts, contact without hesitation!