Novel butterfly eclosion rearing cage

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of insect breeding devices, in particular to a novel butterfly eclosion breeding cage which comprises a base, two first support rods which are symmetrically arranged are connected to the base in an inserted mode, the two first support rods are jointly sleeved with a mesh enclosure, two second support rods are further connected to the base in an inserted mode, and the mesh enclosure is sleeved with a third support rod. A feathering plate is movably connected between the two second support rods through a rotating part, a foam plate is placed in the feathering plate, and a plurality of fixing assemblies arranged in an array are connected to the foam plate in an inserted mode; the fixing assembly comprises a fixing rod inserted into the foam plate, the bottom of the fixing rod is in a pointed cone shape, the fixing rod is sleeved with a sliding sleeve, and the sliding sleeve is fixedly provided with a binding belt forming a circle in a surrounding mode; according to the novel butterfly eclosion rearing cage, the fixing mode of the butterfly pupae is closer to the natural state, overall ventilation is good, the mildew risk can be reduced, a good growth environment is provided for the butterfly pupae, smooth eclosion of the butterfly is facilitated, the binding belts can be adjusted according to the sizes of different butterfly pupae, and the novel butterfly eclosion rearing cage has the advantages of being simple in structure and high in practicability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of insect breeding devices, specifically a novel butterfly molting and breeding cage. Background Technology

[0002] The Chinese Patent Office published a utility model patent, CN214015590U, on August 24, 2021, entitled "A Scientific Research Birdwing Butterfly Emergence and Egg-Laying Rearing Cage," which discloses a birdwing butterfly emergence and egg-laying rearing device. The device includes a rearing box containing an emergence wall, a woven mesh, and a zippered door. The emergence wall is fixed to one side of the rearing box, while the remaining sides are composed of woven mesh. A zippered door is installed on the side wall of the rearing box. The interior of the rearing box contains a food support rack and flower pots. This utility model's rearing cage has a small footprint, low operating costs, and is unaffected by inclement weather. A single rearing cage can produce tens of thousands of birdwing butterflies annually, meeting the experimental needs of a laboratory without requiring field capture or the purchase of insect sources. However, this technical solution still has some drawbacks: First, the fixed angle of the emergence nest may not be suitable for all butterfly species; second, the size of the emergence nest is fixed, while butterfly species are diverse, and the size of pupae varies greatly among different butterfly species, so a fixed-size emergence nest cannot be flexibly applied to different butterflies; third, although the tray can collect excrement, the complex structure of the emergence nest and food support frame makes it difficult to thoroughly clean and disinfect, and it is prone to the growth of mold or parasites; fourth, the design of the emergence nest differs greatly from the way swallowtail butterfly pupae are secured in nature. The emergence nest is a pocket-shaped structure that holds the pupae inside. In this situation, the pupa may face insufficient ventilation, leading to mold and other problems; fifth, if there is no structure to secure the pupa in the emergence nest, the pupa may fall out of the rearing cage when it is moved. In addition, in the natural state, the pupa's tail is often attached to an object by a structure such as a silk pad to secure the pupa. In some butterfly emergence scenarios, the butterfly sometimes needs to grab onto objects such as branches to pull its wings out of the pupa. If the pupa is simply placed in the emergence nest without being secured, the butterfly will directly lift the pupa when it pulls out its wings, causing the wings to get stuck in the pupa and resulting in emergence failure. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a novel butterfly molting rearing cage, which solves the technical problems of existing rearing cages having limited size and being prone to bacterial and mold growth.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a novel butterfly emergence rearing cage, including a base, on which two symmetrically arranged support rods are inserted, and a mesh cover is fitted on both support rods. Two support rods are also inserted on the base, and an emergence plate is movably connected between the two support rods through a rotating component. A foam board is placed inside the emergence plate, and multiple arrayed fixing components are inserted into the foam board.

[0005] The fixing component includes a fixing rod inserted into the foam board. The bottom of the fixing rod is conical. A sliding sleeve is fitted on the fixing rod. A cable tie forming a circle is fixed on the sliding sleeve. A bottom pad fixed to the fixing rod is provided below the cable tie.

[0006] Preferably, an adjusting bolt is threaded onto the outer wall of the sliding sleeve.

[0007] Preferably, the bottom pad is a grooved conical structure with adhesive inside the groove.

[0008] Preferably, the rotating component includes a fixed shell fixedly connected to one end of the support rod, and a rotating block fixedly connected to the side wall of the feathering plate is provided inside the fixed shell. The outer wall of the rotating block is provided with a groove, and a spring and a friction block are provided in the groove.

[0009] Preferably, the base is provided with a first insertion hole and a second insertion hole that are adapted to the first support rod and the second support rod.

[0010] Preferably, the base has a placement groove, a tray is placed in the placement groove, a food plate is placed in the tray, and the food plate is equipped with a sugar water food trough, a vitamin food trough and a salt water food trough.

[0011] By employing the above technical solution, this utility model provides a novel butterfly molting rearing cage, which has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0012] 1. This novel butterfly molting rearing cage uses a fixing component. The bottom pad simulates the silk pad of a butterfly pupa in its natural state, and the straps simulate the constriction of a butterfly pupa in its natural state. Together, they fix the butterfly pupa in place, making the fixing method closer to the natural state. The overall ventilation is good, which can reduce the risk of mold and provide a good growth environment for the butterfly pupa. This is conducive to the butterfly's successful molting. Moreover, the straps can be adjusted according to the different sizes of butterfly pupa. It has the advantages of simple structure and high practicality.

[0013] 2. This new butterfly molting rearing cage, by setting a rotating component, allows the molting plate to rotate vertically, which can adjust the appropriate angle for different types of butterfly pupae, thus improving the applicability of the device.

[0014] 3. This new butterfly hatching cage has a feeding dish equipped with sugar water, vitamin, and salt water troughs, which can provide different nutrients for the hatched butterflies to meet their growth needs. It is also easy to place and remove, and easy to clean and disinfect later, avoiding the problem of mold growth and helping to maintain the hygiene of the breeding environment.

[0015] 4. The new butterfly emergence rearing cage has fixed components that can be directly inserted into the foam board for easy replacement and use. At the same time, the pupation density can be adjusted at will, increasing the flexibility of the device.

[0016] 5. In this new butterfly molting and rearing cage, support rod one and support rod two are connected to the base through insertion hole one and insertion hole two respectively, which can be easily removed at any time to facilitate maintenance, cleaning and other operations of the device.

[0017] 6. This new type of butterfly emergence rearing cage has adhesive in the bottom pad, which helps to fix the tail of the pupa and makes it easier for the butterfly to pull out its wings during emergence. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention, form part of this application:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the entire utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model after the mesh cover is removed;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the feathering plate and foam board of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram showing the disassembled rotating component of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the fixing component of this utility model in use.

[0025] Figure label:

[0026] 1. Base; 101. Socket 1; 102. Socket 2; 103. Placement slot; 2. Support rod 1; 3. Mesh cover; 4. Support rod 2; 5. Rotating component; 501. Fixed shell; 502. Rotating block; 503. Spring; 504. Friction block; 6. Feathering plate; 7. Foam board; 8. Fixing assembly; 801. Fixing rod; 802. Sliding sleeve; 803. Cable tie; 804. Adjusting bolt; 805. Base pad; 9. Tray; 10. Feeding dish; 11. Sugar water feeding trough; 12. Vitamin feeding trough; 13. Salt water feeding trough. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Butterflies are a general term for insects belonging to the class Insecta, order Lepidoptera, and superorder Swallowtail. Adult butterflies have two pairs of wings covered with scales, which are often arranged to form bright patterns. Their antennae are club-shaped at the end, while moth antennae are mostly filiform or feathery. Their mouthparts are siphon-type, curled like straws, suitable for sucking liquid foods such as nectar and sap. Currently, about 18,000 species of butterflies have been discovered worldwide. Butterflies are pollinators in ecosystems and also important environmental indicator species: they are sensitive to habitat changes and often serve as indicators of ecosystem health. Butterflies are beautiful in appearance and have certain economic value as ornamental insects. A constricted pupa, also known as a strangled pupa, refers to the pupa of some butterflies whose thorax is constricted by a ribbon-like thread, while a silken pad at the end of the tail holds the pupa attached to a branch. This is found in butterflies of the families Swallowtails, Pieridae, and Lycaenidae. The advantage of a strangled pupa in nature is that the pupa is suspended, secured only by the ribbon, and does not come into direct contact with objects. Hanging pupae are less likely to be spotted or attacked by predators, and they do not come into contact with damp ground, reducing the risk of decay. Because of the constriction, the pupae have ample space around them, allowing the butterfly to smoothly unfold its wings during emergence, avoiding wing deformities caused by limited space. For artificially raised pupae or those collected from the wild, it is often necessary to remove them from their attachments for preservation, transportation, or research. However, this process carries many risks. If a suitable hanging environment is not provided after removal, the pupae may not be able to successfully emerge. Therefore, designing a fixation device that simulates the natural state of butterfly pupae and a corresponding emergence rearing cage is particularly important.

[0029] Due to the limitations of existing technologies, such as limited size options and susceptibility to bacteria and mold growth, please refer to... Figures 1-6This embodiment provides a novel butterfly emergence rearing cage that reduces the risk of mold, provides a good growth environment for butterfly pupae, facilitates successful emergence, and allows for adjustment of the cable ties 803 according to different pupa sizes. It features a simple structure and high practicality. The rearing cage includes a base 1 with two symmetrically arranged support rods 2 inserted into it. A mesh cover 3 is fitted onto both support rods 2. Two additional support rods 4 are also inserted into the base 1, and an emergence plate 6 is movably connected between the two support rods 4 via a rotating component 5. A foam board 7 is placed inside the emergence plate 6, and multiple arrayed fixing components 8 are inserted into the foam board 7. The rotating component 5 allows the emergence plate 6 to be movable and adjustable, solving the problem of fixed emergence nest angle in existing technologies. This adapts to the different butterfly species' requirements for pupa suspension angles, simulates the natural constriction environment of pupae, avoids direct contact between pupae and the flat surface, reduces the risk of mold, and provides ample emergence space.

[0030] In existing technologies, the size of the pupal nest is fixed, which cannot accommodate pupae of different sizes. Furthermore, the fixing method differs significantly from natural constriction, leading to insufficient ventilation and limited space. To address this issue, the fixing component 8 includes a fixing rod 801 inserted into a foam board 7. The bottom of the fixing rod 801 is conical, and a sliding sleeve 802 is fitted onto it. A loop-shaped cable tie 803 is fixed to the sliding sleeve 802, and a bottom pad 805 is fixed to the fixing rod 801 below the cable tie 803. The fixing rod 801 can be flexibly inserted into the foam board 7, and the cable tie 803 is adjustable to accommodate pupae of different sizes, solving the problem of the fixed size being unadjustable in existing devices. The cable tie 803 simulates the "ribbon-like threads" of natural constriction, and the bottom pad 805 simulates the "tail-end thread pad," achieving pupa suspension and fixation without direct contact with a solid surface, restoring the natural suspension state, improving ventilation, and preventing wing deformities after emergence.

[0031] Furthermore, an adjusting bolt 804 is threaded onto the outer wall of the sliding sleeve 802; the adjusting bolt 804 is used to fix the position of the sliding sleeve 802, so as to facilitate position adjustment according to the different lengths of the pupa.

[0032] In existing technologies, the fixation of the pupa does not simulate the support of the natural silk pad, which may lead to the pupa tilting and uneven stress, affecting the success rate of eclosion. To address this issue, the base pad 805 is a grooved conical structure with adhesive inside the groove. The grooved conical base pad 805 can simulate the silk pad at the end of a naturally strangled pupa, providing a stable support point. At the same time, the grooved structure can guide the pupa to maintain a natural hanging angle, avoiding tilting or contact with other objects, further recreating the natural growth environment. As an improvement, the base pad 805 contains adhesive to fix the pupa's tail, making it easier for the butterfly to pull out its wings during eclosion.

[0033] In existing technologies, the angle of the emergence nest is fixed, making it impossible to adjust the hanging angle according to the constriction habits of different butterfly species. This may result in restricted wing expansion during emergence. For a solution to this problem, please refer to... Figure 5 The rotating component 5 includes a fixed shell 501 fixedly connected to one end of the support rod 4. The fixed shell 501 is provided with a rotating block 502 fixedly connected to the side wall of the feathering plate 6. The outer wall of the rotating block 502 is provided with a groove, and a spring 503 and a friction block 504 are provided in the groove. The rotating component 5 can rotate within the fixed shell 501, thereby making the angle of the feathering plate 6 adjustable. Under the action of the spring 503 and the friction block 504, the adjusted feathering plate 6 is fixed to prevent it from shaking and causing instability.

[0034] In the existing technology, the breeding cage has a complex structure and is inconvenient to disassemble, which makes cleaning and disinfection difficult and easy to breed mold or parasites. To address this problem, the base 1 is provided with insertion holes 101 and 102 that are compatible with the support rod 1 2 and support rod 2 4. The support rod 1 2 and support rod 2 4 are respectively inserted into the base 1 through insertion holes 101 and 102, which realizes the quick assembly and disassembly of components such as the mesh cover 3 and feathering plate 6, which facilitates daily cleaning and disinfection and solves the problems of complex structure and difficult maintenance of the existing device.

[0035] Furthermore, a placement slot 103 is provided on the base 1, and a tray 9 is provided in the placement slot 103. A food dish 10 is placed in the tray, and the food dish 10 is provided with a sugar water food dish 11, a vitamin food dish 12, and a salt water food dish 13. The sugar water, vitamin, and salt water food dishes 13 are set up independently to provide diversified nutrition for the butterflies after they emerge from their molts, meet their growth needs, and the food dish 10 can be removed from the tray 9 for cleaning, which can improve the hygiene of the breeding environment.

[0036] It should be noted that the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0037] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A novel butterfly emergence rearing cage comprising a base (1) characterised in that: The base (1) is inserted with two symmetrically arranged support rods (2), and the two support rods (2) are commonly sleeved with a mesh cover (3), the base (1) is also inserted with two support rods (4), and the two support rods (4) are movably connected with a hatching plate (6) through a rotating piece (5), the hatching plate (6) is placed with a foam plate (7), and the foam plate (7) is inserted with a plurality of arrayed fixing assemblies (8); The fixing assembly (8) comprises a fixing rod (801) inserted into the foam plate (7), the bottom of the fixing rod (801) is in a sharp cone shape, the fixing rod (801) is sleeved with a sliding sleeve (802), the sliding sleeve (802) is fixedly provided with a loop-shaped cable tie (803), and the bottom of the cable tie (803) is provided with a bottom pad (805) fixedly connected to the fixing rod (801).

2. The novel butterfly emergence rearing cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the sliding sleeve (802) is threadedly connected with an adjusting bolt (804).

3. The novel butterfly emergence rearing cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom pad (805) is a slotted conical structure, and the slot is provided with glue.

4. The novel butterfly emergence rearing cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating piece (5) comprises a fixed shell (501) fixedly connected to one end of the support rod (4), the fixed shell (501) is provided with a rotating block (502) fixedly connected to the side wall of the hatching plate (6), the outer wall of the rotating block (502) is provided with a groove, and the groove is provided with a spring (503) and a friction block (504).

5. The novel butterfly emergence rearing cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with a first insertion hole (101) and a second insertion hole (102) matched with the support rod (2) and the support rod (4).

6. The novel butterfly emergence rearing cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with a placing groove (103), and the placing groove (103) is provided with a tray (9), the tray is provided with a food tray (10), the food tray (10) is provided with a sugar water food groove (11), a vitamin food groove (12) and a salt water food groove (13).

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