Raising Glover’s Silkmoth

Posted byVicky OldhamPosted inHow To Raise Caterpillars

The Glover’s silkmoth (Hyalophora columbia gloveri) is a western species of giant silk moth, and is native to Arizona, where I live. It is very closely related to the Cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia), which I also raise here indoors (but never release). The nice thing about raising native species is they can also be released locally outdoors.

Adult Glover’s moth native to the western portion of the United States.
Glover’s silkmoths mating (May 2021)
Glover’s silk moth caterpillars, 2nd instar, raised on Rhus trilobata (3-leaf sumac).

Published by Vicky Oldham

I love learning about art, music, science, and history. I attended Tyler School of Art (Temple University) in the 1970s, and then spent many years as a prototype sculptor for the fine gift industry. Recently I went back to college and graduated in 2025 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Arts from Northern Arizona University. Now I look forward to teaching art and sharing music, with the goal to inspire others to recognize their talents and realize their dreams.

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