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BOOK REVIEW: “Moths And How To Rear Them” by Paul Villiard

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Original 1969 hardcover edition of this must-have book!

Few nature books remain relevant forever. As new research is conducted using modern technology, information that was taught just a few years ago can quickly become obsolete. This is particularly true for books on insects, as new discoveries are made almost daily.

When it comes to raising, or rearing, butterflies and moths, a fun hobby that all children should experience at least once in their lifetime, new and better techniques are being learned and taught and if you are hoping to be successful, these techniques should be kept up with.

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SPECIES SPOTLIGHT: Argema mittrei, the Madagascan Comet Moth

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The first time I ever saw this gorgeous species alive!

Though butterflies were my thing growing up, once I was exposed to the giant silk moths I fell in love. Living in Rhode Island, we have Hyalophora cecropia, Actias luna, Antheraea polyphemus, Callosamia promethea and Automeris io. Though these species are spectacular it wasn’t until I became exposed to the tropical species where the wow factor really started.

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