Every year, I raise Eastern Tent Moth Caterpillars, malacosoma americanum. Right now I have four "tents" (see picture 1). I keep them in a retired lizard tank.
Picture 1 "The Tent"
If it's your first time raising them, I do NOT recommend you keep four tents. In fact, I'd keep no more then twenty-five caterpillars. Feed them cherry leafs, whatever seems like the right amount.
After a while, some (not all) of the caterpillars will turn into moths (see picture 2).
Picture 2 "Adult Moth"
Picture 3 "Larva"
Photo Credits:
Picture 1- Terry Price
Picture 2- Lacy L. Hyche
Picture 3- John A. Weidhass
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