Overwintering Puss Moth pupae

[Suzybrook]

I have overwintering Puss moth pupae in my garage which i raised from larvae, i got them from an entomological supplier last year and reared them on sallow

i want to release them when they emerge but photograph them firstly, whats the best time to bring them into the warmth of the house to encourage them to emerge? i want the time of emerging to coincide with the species flight season which i think is around May?

[Dogghound]

Theoretically if you keep it out of direct sunlight, but keep it at the same out door temp then it should emerge naturally. Flight periods can vary slightly depending on the years weather. In alot of cases most local adults emerge within a few days of each other.