[Pepetuna]

I was contacted by Gus Flower of Hamilton City Council to see if I knew anyone who could help the Council with caterpillars (any species) for an off-public garden to encourage butterfly numbers. I believe it is already planted out with muehlenbeckia and clover, but they want to get a head start by introducing some caterpillars. If anyone can help, his cellphone is 021775625 and email gus.flower@hcc.govt.nz. Sadly I can’t help him out (except providing nettle) as my Admiral caterpillars have been pretty much wiped out by wasps, and I never did successfully introduce coppers or blues.

[Jacqui]

Thanks Kate – have also posted on Facebook.

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