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šŸ› 15 Cherry Silkmoth Larvae – Callosamia prometheaĀ Caterpillars – Ā£14.95 - Free P&PĀ šŸ›

šŸ› 15 Cherry Silkmoth Larvae – Callosamia prometheaĀ Caterpillars – Ā£14.95 - Free P&PĀ šŸ›

Regular price £14.95 GBP
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Raise your own brood of the elegant Cherry Silkmoth (Callosamia promethea)—a stunning North American silkmoth species known for its graceful adults and hardy larvae. These 15 healthy caterpillars are now available for Ā£14.95, carefully packed and ready to grow.

🌿 What You’ll Receive:

15 live Cherry Silkmoth larvae (L1–L2), securely packed with fresh host plant leaves and insulated for safe shipping. Each order includes a full care guide.

✨ Why They’re Special:

• Native to eastern North America, rarely seen in European collections

• Males feature deep, dusky wings; females display warm, soft browns

• Larvae are gentle, fast-growing, and beginner-friendly

• Feed on a variety of common trees—no specialist plants required

• Great for educational rearing, display, or silkmoth enthusiasts

🌱 Care Tips:

• Maintain 22–26°C with good airflow and moderate humidity

• Feed on cherry, tulip tree (Liriodendron), sassafras, sweetgum, and related species

• Start in ventilated containers; move to mesh enclosures from L4

• Clean daily, supply fresh food, and avoid overcrowding

• Pupate in leaf cocoons—ideal for natural overwintering

šŸ“¦ Shipping Info:

Dispatched First Class, with optional tracked upgrade. Larvae are shipped with fresh leaves and insulation to ensure safe arrival. Care sheet included.

šŸ”Ž Note: Larvae are from healthy, confirmed stock. While survival is excellent under proper care, we’re always here to help if you have any questions or concerns.

Ā šŸ›’ Order today for Ā£14.95 and enjoy the full metamorphosis of the Cherry Silkmoth—one of North America’s most beautiful and rewarding silkmoth species.

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