Reinhard Foerster

"I am building a Breeding Farm of all the sp. Including Rhopalocera. We are breeding over thirty species, including species never bred before in Argentina (Morpho trojana), various species of Pieridae, Nymphalidae, Catanophele numilla sub. sp, neogermanica etc.

We are also breeding moths: Rothschildia: - aurota (speculifera) - jacobaeae - hesperus betis (probably lutea) - hopfferi. These are the four species of Misiones.

Reinhard indicates it is not practical to ship eggs as incubation for some of the Copaxa species is only eight days.

He indicates, May 4, however, that he will very shortly have cocoons of Copaxa which he can send in 30 days at 2,20 each and Rothschildia aurota and Rothschildia jacobaeae at 1,50 each. Contact Reinhard directly for quotes and shipping charges. He can be reached by email at Reinhard Foerster.

Sometimes he is away at the farm so be patient regarding email responses.

Reinhard writes, "I have crossed (mixed) a large yellow female Copaxa with a small brown male, and am breeding a new color (near Copaxa canela). Also I have males with half yellow - and brown. It is very interesting only the small males fly in the morning by day, but the largest yellow flavina fly at night.

"I am a beginner with digital fotos, and my English is not the best (sorry). I prefer spaniolī- portugues - Germany.

My breeding park or farm is located KM 43 Ruta 211 (near Dos de Mayo), Misiones, Argentina, 520 meter over the sea.

"I send a picture from male and female (normal color). The breeding occurs twice in the year. The first flight begins in March and continues to this time, 15-April. The spring generation flies in September."

Copaxa flavobrunnea male, Misiones, Argentina, courtesy of Reinhard Foerster,
id confirmed by Kirby Wolfe and Carlos Mielke.

Copaxa flavobrunnea female, Misiones, Argentina, courtesy of Reinhard Foerster,
id confirmed by Kirby Wolfe and Carlos Mielke.

The cocoons of the above moth are of a very thin mesh. It is very easy to see the pupa and shed skin through the weave.

Reinhard has sent additional very interesting Copaxa.

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