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Sheila_FW wrote:
If you want to try to hand raise and release; this is what I do. I take a Glad container and cut the top out and replace with fine mesh fabric. Then keep leaves of the host plant fresh by using the bottom of a pudding cup and floral foam covered with plastic wrap. A piece of paper towel makes for easy cleanup of frass.
If you have more questions about raising caterpillars come to the Hummer and Butterfly Forum, there is a "sticky" at the top of the forum with all sorts of info and links.
Sheila_FW