REARING BUTTERFLIES 
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over the gauze covering, which is supported on wire hoops, 
as shown in.the diagram, and the pot should be stood in the 
sunshine. Certain species (1 vide text) lay their eggs singly, 
occupying in some cases from one to four or even six weeks. 
When this occurs, the 
captive female must be 
fed at least every other 
day. Others, however, lay 
their eggs at once in 
one or more batches. 
The plant receiving these 
should be placed in a 
partly-shaded spot. 
Care must be taken to 
provide the caterpillars 
with an ample supply of 
fresh food, either by means 
of a growing plant, or by 
the foliage kept alive in 
water. Always plug with 
wool the mouth of the 
receptacle containing the 
food, to prevent the cater¬ 
pillars from falling into 
the water and drowning. 
Those species which pu¬ 
pate on or close to the 
surface of the ground 
should be provided with a 
layer of earth and moss to 
pupate amongst. Other 
species will attach them¬ 
selves to the foliage or other surroundings. 
If these simple instructions are properly complied with, the 
beginner, after a little experience, should find no difficulty in 
rearing fine and, of course, the most perfect specimens for his 
cabinet. At the same time he will find ample opportunities 
of obtaining an immense amount of information concerning 
the life histories and habits of the various species. 
Rearing Butterflies. 
Diagram showing potted-up plant for 
the butterfly to deposit its eggs upon. 
A. Wire loops ; 13. Gauze cover. 
