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Originally Posted by Harry Eales  Helo Neil,
Either Fuchia or Willowherb will keep it satisfied until it pupates. It will spin a few leaves together to form a 'fishnet' cocoon. Once it does this make sure that the container is well ventilated, so that the leaves dry out rather than go mouldy. Keep it in a cool place overwinter (not a shed or greenhouse, they heat up on a sunny winters day) In march or April lightly mist with water once a week until it emerges.
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Hi
I've just uploaded a pic of an elephant moth larva. Two are chomping away at my sisters fuschias and she is scared to death to go in the garden despite my stroking the back of one to show her they are harmless.
I was quite envious and wanted to take one home to put on a fuschia in my garden but decided to leaf
well alone.
My Sister asked me if they would be O.K. since the weather has been kind of strange lately and if they needed protecting. Anyone any ideas? Is it the right time for them to be about?