artificial pupal cells

[charx53]

So I made artificial pupal cells out of oasis floral foam. Should they be laying on their backs or at an angle? Is this good enough for them? Any constructive criticism is welcome!! Thanks!

 

[DynastinaeLucanidae]

I made mine vertically since Japanese rhinos are known to construct vertical pupal chambers. Your chambers appear to be a little bit too wide so if I were you I'd make them vertically without being too wide. I would upload a picture of mine but I threw the foam away after they eclosed due to molds.

 

[charx53]

So vertically like they appear standing up?

 

[charx53]

What if I put something to cover the top and tilted the container? Would that work?

 

[DynastinaeLucanidae]

Yeah vertically like they're standing up. I wouldn't cover them and tilt the container since the pupae will wiggle around and may fall out.

 

[charx53]

Okay, thanks! I will make a different one!

 

[DynastinaeLucanidae]

Good luck! Feel free to ask any questions should you need any clarification!

 

[Ratmosphere]

Awesome!

 

[miwu]

Yes, definitely vertical. Narrower would be better too. You basically want to construct one exactly like the one that they built for themselves.

 

[charx53]

How does this look.?

 

[DynastinaeLucanidae]

Looks good