OE and other lepidoptera?

[laurel]

Hi,

I'm curious if OE spores can affect Giant Swallowtails or Sphinx moths. I had a monarch chrysalis open partly, but fail to fully eclose. I haven't tested for OE, but I realize it's a possibility. A Giant Swallowtail chrysalis is attached to the same box that contained the failed chrysalis.

Does anyone know if OE spores could infect a Swallowtail? (Or Sphinx moth - I'm raising those, too.)

Thanks,
Laurel

[Mona Miller]

OE only affects the milkweed butterflies: Monarchs, Queens, Soldiers

But, your Giant Swallowtail could have a bacteria problem.

[laurel]

Where can I find out more about bacteria problems in Swallowtails?

[Mona Miller]

http://www.bio.miami.edu/ecosummer/eco2 ... paper.html
Growth and Survival of Giant Swallowtail Butterflies on Three Different Host Plants

http://www.mymonarchguide.com/2007/05/t ... trade.html
Apparently, both bacterial and viral. Here are recommendations for how to keep Monarchs healthy--this would apply to all butterflies.

Hope some of this helps.

[laurel]

Very helpful, thanks! : )