Cages covered with gauze are needed. Try to keep species which do not (or hardly) fly and don't need to be fed.

For the impressive process of hatching the butterfly or moth must be in a cage where it has enough room to expand its wings. Pay attention to outer conditions linke moisture, temperature etc. as well.

The observation of a hatching Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) that can measure up to 1 ft (30.5 cm) across is impressive.

A special curiosity was the wingless Rusty Tussock Moth female (Orgyia antiqua). It hatched, lay one egg a minute and died three hours later after having laid 180 eggs.

Death's Head Hawkmoths (Acherontia atropos) are not easy to keep. The adult moths must be fed with a bottle every day. Then they make sounds like a baby so your heart may be set on them.

The behavior of animals kept at school can be exactly watched. This Philudoria potatorium sticks its eggs on a pane off glass.

Its cocoon is well camouflaged in the grass.