Macumba(The Melleri) Eats a Hawkmoth....His Favorite!

[d3s5]

It was never my idea to feed them the pupae. I was breeding hornworms at one time and had a bunch of extra pupae. I put them on top of a laying bin I had in the Mellers room. One by one they started disappearing, but left no "skin" behind - so I knew they weren't hatching. It actually took me several days to figure out the Melleri were eating them. I just couldn't imagine it at the time. Finally, it dawned on me and I tested it by holding a pupa up for a cham. Sure enough it was eaten immediately. Looking back, of course, it should have been obvious, but . . .

Hope you had success with Macumba!

Deb

 

[jpowell86]

I gave it a try and he turned hard towards it and had the tongue barely sticking out for about 30 seconds, but he never fired. I think I am going to try it again because there was an obvious interest.

 

[d3s5]

I love the suspense! I hope he tries it!

Deb

 

[DaChameleonKing]

Cool video!

 

[jpowell86]

I love the suspense! I hope he tries it!

Me too. That's the best part, lol!

 

[jpowell86]

Cool video!

Thank you!