Kleinmond haindmaidens reared

14 October 2017:

Collected mating moths on Vicia benghalensis.

15 October 2017:

The female readily laid some eggs on the host plant and the sides of their container.

25-26 October 2017:

The eggs hatched.

5-9 December 2017:

Caterpillars started pupating in loose cocoons constructed among the food plants and in corners of the container.

18-31 December 2017:

Moths emerged. Many of the adults mated and laid eggs again.