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Expertise
I can answer almost any question pertaining to Butterflies, Moths, Fireflies, dragonflies, scorpions, honeybees, wasps, and bumblebees. I specialize in Butterflies, Moths, and Scorpions and I will be able to tell you how to care for it, identifying it, keeping it healthy, and diagnose diseases or fungi infection of any sort (with scorpions, it is more difficult but I will try). I am very good with treating bites and stings, ask if you have any questions regarding that. PLEASE, NO QUESTIONS ABOUT MITES/LICE/CLOTHES BUGS/OR ANYTHING TOO SMALL TO SEE AS I WON'T BE ABLE AND WON'T ANSWER YOU. If you have an emergency (someone got bit and you don't know if it's dangerous) email: butterfly_identification@hotmail.com and I should get back to you within the hour.
Experience in the area
I work at the Museum of Science in Boston Mass. as a Butterfly Garden volunteer. I have studied and raised butterflies and moths since 2003. I have a pet scorpion and a large assortment of butterflies and have a fair amount of information on all. I have successfully bred many species of butterflies and moths and can identify most on the spot. I have experience in treating fungal infections and disease in many insects.
Organizations
Museum of Science, Boston MA
Education/Credentials
High School- 11th Grade Taken a Biology exam at a college advanced level (93/100 final score)
Average Ratings
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Recent Answers from Teddy Kesting-Handly
2009-11-12 Woolly Bear Caterpillar:
Cher, Dandelions are fairly weather-resistant, there is almost always some leaves on them, as decrepit as they may look. Don't freeze the food as then it looses it's nutritional value. If there aren't
2009-11-12 black caterpillar:
Gloria, Unfortunately, I'm not 100% sure what your larvae is. If you have a picture, I may be able to help a bit more. It could be a young Giant Leopard Moth, but again, I'm not sure. It's probably
2009-11-11 Woolly Bear Caterpillar:
Cher, What you can do is keep it in a jar with some Dandelion leaves, and keep the entire jar in a garage. The temperature shouldn't affect it as in the wild, they're exposed to the same thing. Change
2009-11-05 Eacles imperialis:
Dixie, Sorry for the delay in response. If it is E. Imperialis (which would be unusual), I would place it in a jar with about 6" of slightly moist peat moss. It will bury, pupate and then after about
2009-11-04 Megalopyge Opercularis:
Carolyn, Megalopyge Opercularis has the potential to be a year-round species in southern Texas. If it's still warm in January (65-70) they will emerge and be continuously brooded. If there are hard
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