🦋 15 x African Moon Moth Larvae (Argema mimosae) - Premium Quality - Free P&P - £16.95

From Bramble’s Bug Basket – Expertly Bred by Our Lepidoptery Specialist

Discover the magic of one of the world’s most breathtaking moths! Our African Moon Moth caterpillars (Argema mimosae) are now available, professionally bred by our in-house expert with over 40 years of hands-on experience.

🌿 What You’ll Receive:

15 healthy Argema mimosae caterpillars, carefully packed in a ventilated container with fresh foodplant and protective insulation to ensure safe delivery.

✨ Why They’re Special:

• Native to the rainforests and savannahs of East & South Africa
• Adults have huge 8–12 cm lime-green wingspans with elegant tail streamers
• Caterpillars are bright green or yellow and look like jelly sweets
• With proper care, you can rear up to two generations per year

🌱 Care Tips:

• Keep warm (~25°C) and maintain high humidity
• Feed on Cotinus, Eucalyptus, Euphorbia, Liquidambar, and similar hosts
• Use mesh cages from instar 4 onward for airflow and space
• Clean daily and replace leaves to prevent mould or waste buildup
• Pupation occurs in sturdy silk cocoons within foliage

📦 Shipping Info:

Caterpillars are sent First Class, with an optional 24-hour tracked upgrade recommended. We package with great care to ensure healthy arrival.

🔎 Note: While caterpillars are healthy at dispatch, we can’t guarantee final outcomes—please message us with any concerns, and we’ll be happy to help.

🛒 Add 15 of these rare, spectacular larvae to your basket today and raise the legendary African Moon Moth from caterpillar to winged wonder.