I'm raising Io moths

[David Calhoun]

I caught an Io moth and she laid abunch of eggs. About 40 hatched and now I'm feeding them.
Tried a variety of leaves recommended in my caterpillar book-sassafras is what they took to .
They're getting bigger. If they pupate, I'll send pix. If anyone wants to offer any advice I'll listen.
David in Indiana.

[Mona Miller]

I have never raised them, but here's some info:

http://www.butterflyfunfacts.com/iomoth.php
IO Moth Lifecycle

http://bugguide.net/node/view/405
Species Automeris io - Io Moth (Bug Guide)

http://www.ag.auburn.edu/enpl/bulletins ... iomoth.htm
They winter over in leaf litter.

http://www3.islandtelecom.com/~oehlkew/saio.htm
This is a very good website. Love all the info and pictures.