Captive Breeding
Bugs can be bred with relative ease at home, serving as biology specimens. In captivity, they are kept in glass jars with cloth on top. If milkweed seeds are not available, they are fed shelled sunflower seeds, juicy fruits (watermelon), or some nuts. Water (in form of soaked tissues) must be provided to keep the colony alive.
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