Posted by Philippe moniotte on 04-02-2008 12:41
#1
Hello everyone,
I have collected what I think are pupae of Napomyza gymnostoma fron leak stems. I am curious to see and photograph the adults (I could not find any pictures of adults on the web)
At this point in time, they are stored in a transparent plastic box , outdoors in the shade. Do you know of any precaution I should take to make sure they make it and especially unfold their wings ? I am also worried they might dry off, as they normally seem remain iimbedded in living host plant tissues...
Thanks for suggestions
Philippe
Edited by Philippe moniotte on 04-02-2008 20:21
Posted by Andy Chick on 04-02-2008 18:57
#2
soak some kitchen towels in water and place them with the pupa to increase the RH in the container
Posted by Philippe moniotte on 04-02-2008 20:22
#3
Thanks for the suggestion Andy, I will.
Philippe