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Post by neominois on Jan 8, 2020 2:31:12 GMT
A few of my Peruvian butterflies have small green spots, emerald in color. Anyone know what it is and what has caused it? Over hydration perhaps?
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Post by jshuey on Jan 8, 2020 14:48:05 GMT
Are they Pieridae? If so, they are water spots, which can happen in both nature and during relaxing...
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Post by jhyatt on Jan 8, 2020 15:25:37 GMT
Butterfly mites can look like little red or orange spots. Anyone know if there are green mites???
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2020 16:05:07 GMT
Only green mites I can see are book lice.There seemed to have been an epidemic,but not as common now.
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Post by trehopr1 on Jan 9, 2020 8:58:59 GMT
Your little green spots are indeed over-hydration. Too humid in your relaxer container or items left too long. Pierids are indeed particularly effected. However, anything with green coloration or reds are almost as bad. Droplets that do form are reacting to the chemical makeup of the wing scales. A bit less humidity in your relaxer is a good start.
Perhaps, try leaving your specimens enveloped; only cut away the envelope "edge" located beneath the body so as to only expose the body --- then stand the envelope up so as not to expose the wings to moisture contact.
The body and antennae should relax out nicely in 24-48 hrs depending on size and then release the wings from containment and spread your butterfly. Practice makes perfect so try common things or multiples you may have first ! Save single's or doubles for last...
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