u/onedanklizard

I’m raising tomato hornworm moths to practice moth husbandry. Just a few of them for a practice run! Two of them hatched maybe 5 days ago?
They have were doing well but one of them passed away overnight last night and I want to know if I did something wrong.

I can’t get them to eat, despite there being a hummingbird feeder set up where they can access it while flying. I have tried to uncurl the proboscis and dip it in nectar but it doesn’t seem to work, they always protest and wiggle away.

Anyways any information helps. I can upload a photo of the large tank they are in upon request.
Thank you, Reddit.