Four mirrors butterfly (Rothschildia orizaba)
I have started a project to raise Orizaba silkmoths, also known as "Mariposa cuatro espejos"(Four mirrors butterfly) the scientific name is Rothschildia orizaba.
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In Sonora, Mexico the Chrysalis of these butterflies is used as rattles for the Easter culture dances by the Yaqui Tribe. The chrisalis is called "Tenabaris"
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The problem is the over exploitation of this butterfly. The specie is starting to disappear in Sonora and now they are collecting them from Sinaloa, Mexico (neighbor State) I want to encourage the re population of this specie. I will keep updating the progress of these silkworms and hopefully I can reach the butterfly stages.
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This is an image of one of the silkworms
If you want to know more about this butterfly you can read this article
@camaund I like your project. I resteemed this as well as requested for minnow support. Thank you for posting this cool information.
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