Cetonischema speciosa jousselini

[Merru]

I got a couple of these beetles and I would like to hear some comments about housing and breeding etc. There is SO little information of this beetle online. Im housing them in 30x30x30 Exoterra, bottom beetlefix 1&2 and soil. Food beetle jelly and fruits. Does anybody has this beetle?

 

[Max]

Pretty much carefree species, just feed them and they will lay you some eggs into substrate. Make sure that your substrate have some rotten wood or decayed leaves in it.

 

[Merru]

Yes, they are really active and eating all the time.

 

[Ratmosphere]

Definitely want this species. If you get anymore let me know.

 

[wizentrop]

Curious - any success with this species, Merru?
I have kept them in the past and would love to do this again when they are more readily available.

 

[Jakob Jilg]

Hello,

According to discussions in an german beetle forum (kaeferforum.com), this species definitely needs a diapause.

greets,

Jakob

 

[wizentrop]

Actually, this species does not need any diapause. I have had them in breeding for 5 years, and they were active all year long.

 

[Max]

Never "diapaused" my as well, breeding just fine without it