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Hello everyone,
I have collected what I think are pupae of Napomyza gymnostoma fron leak stems. I am curious to see and photograph the adults (I could not find any pictures of adults on the we
At this point in time, they are stored in a transparent plastic box , outdoors in the shade. Do you know of any precaution I should take to make sure they make it and especially unfold their wings ? I am also worried they might dry off, as they normally seem remain iimbedded in living host plant tissues...
Thanks for suggestions
Philippe

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soak some kitchen towels in water and place them with the pupa to increase the RH in the container

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Thanks for the suggestion Andy, I will.
Philippe