Rearing Wild Silk Moths (S. albofasciata) Documentary Pt1

A documentary covering the first steps in rearing the wild silk moth Saturnia albofasciata. Subjects covered: collecting and storing (overwintering) the eggs, moving and caring for the newly hatched caterpillars, and providing a warm, safe environment for them to grow.

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[JcmdiStockFootage]

@MsFurry777 The wild silk moths (Saturniidae) are particularly interesting to raise... even the caterpillars are colorful and fascinating :-) Thanks for checking it out!

[MsFurry777]

I am so fascinated with moths. They are so cute...i never knew an insect could be so adorable.

[coold1do]

Sats.are very cool and interesting!

[jcmegabyte]

The term "Habitrail" comes to mind, if you happen to remember those. Many a Hamster lived out its colorful little life in those oddly-designed plastic scrap-yards!

I guess my stuff's not much different. One thing for sure - the bugs are a LOT safer in my second-hand housing than in the wild. They seem to be on EVERYTHING's menu! :-)

[jcmegabyte]

I do try to use ambient sounds when there's actually something to hear, and the desired sound isn't drowned-out by other noises. The little critters just don't make much sound - and even the adults are fairly quiet unless they bang into objects and such. I'm hoping to get a pair of large diaphragm mics one day to catch extreme sonic detail, but that's still a ways off :-)

[loveyoutodeathbut2]

BTW, your narration was so clear and well integrated, along with the music of Technician. Perhaps we might one day hear an actual flutter or two?

[loveyoutodeathbut2]

Growing your own host plants too. =D It's hard to truly grasp the time and attention you devote to your work but this video (and the ones in the making) will only enrich your viewer's sense of wonder at being a part of this lovely metamorphosis.

I can just see your eyes light up looking at a pile of lumber scraps and discarded plastic whatnots, mentally designing your own mini caterpillar version of habitat for (the insect equivalent of) humanity =D

[jcmegabyte]

Thanks for the great critique! :-) This started out a few simple scenes but quickly turned into a more complex and in-depth video than I had originally planned. So what else is new! Hahaha XD

That "environmental chamber" is going on it's 3rd year of use... Indeed, making the containers and apparatus is as much work as rearing the bugs! I also grow many of the host plants myself, so these projects can be an all-consuming ordeal. :-)

[loveyoutodeathbut2]

So this is how the magic happens. It's much more significant to the viewer after watching them in action to see behind the scenes. Excellent video, it kept my interest and I was so impressed at what a womble you are, making all those habitats yourself =D Can't wait for Part II =P