To raise the Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae) has been a particular joy in 2015. After collecting eggs in the wild (see this post) I had the chance to see one of the caterpillars hatch from the egg while capturing the moment with my camera.
Place a decent twig of food plant in the cage and you’ll have a true meditation moment whenever you try to find the well hidden caterpillar on the bottom side of a leaf. Also the chrysalis can hardly be found. I definitely suggest this species to anyone who likes raising caterpillars that like to hide themselves.
Caterpillar of the Brown Hairstreak
Caterpillar of the Brown Hairstreak
Caterpillar of the Brown Hairstreak before pupating
Caterpillars of the Brown Hairstreak before pupating
Chrysalis of the Brown Hairstreak
Chrysalis of the Brown Hairstreak
