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The Bronx Moth Colony In Cold Storage
The Bronx Zoological Park houses a cold storage moth colony directed by Raymond Ditmars, with 500 cocoons kept at 32 degrees. Moths emerge after transfer to a warm reptile house, where cocoons hang on lattice and in nurseries, revealing vibrant wing patterns once moist wings dry. Highlights include Atlas moths from abroad and native species such as Cecropia, Polyphemus, Cynthia, Luna, Imperial, and Regal Walnut, with notes on their cocoons, silk cords, and nighttime mating behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howver
Zoological Park
Bronx
New York City
Raymond Ditmars
Shane
Zooloxzical Park
Zoological Colony
Lthia Taoth
China
Bronx Cold St
Cynthia
Orege House
Luna