Butterworma pupating

[jools]

Hi guys, I was under the impression that butterworms were irradiated before they are imported to prevent them pupating. Well the last few I have left have now pupated! Anyone know what type of moth (I am presuming it is a moth) they might turn into?

[arm2010]

Just googled it and it says its the Chilean moth larvae ...

[butterworms]

Some may pupate, its unusual, because there is no diet to feed them on, so they are unable to grow further once they leave chile.

The moths are similar in size to Wax worms..

The irradiation prevents them from breeding, not from becoming moths.
This is because they are known as pests outside of Chile, and it prevents them becoming such.

Hope this helps.

[jools]

Thats great - thanks