Grapevine Hoplia!

[Daniel J. R.]

Found this guy flying around the apartment tonight! Though it was hard to get a decent shot of him cause he would not stand still.

Any tips on how to care for these species? I know the adults normally feed on grapevines but I'm curious if there are any other sources of food/nutrition? I heard from elsewhere they've been noted to feed on spinach and Virginia Creeper.

 

[Pewrune]

They liked my beetle jellies. So I would assume they also feed on fruits/ juice.

 

[Daniel J. R.]

They liked my beetle jellies. So I would assume they also feed on fruits/ juice.

Oh really? I may have to order some of those sometime. Especially if I run into any more beetles.

 

[Daniel J. R.]

I harvested some nearby virginia creeper and put him in his new cage, and he immediately started devouring the leaves! Glad I found a good food source, seeing as the creeper is technically in the grape family.

 

[9-Volt]

That's good to know! Hopefully you can find some more of these guys!

 

[Acro]

I think I read that they like to eat . . . wait for it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grapes!

 

[Daniel J. R.]

I think I read that they like to eat . . . wait for it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grapes!

Well obviously. XD It comes with the name. But they usually go for the leaves of the plant as well. So far he's been enjoying leaves.

 

[Acro]

You'd be supprised, that fact does not dawn on everyone. Good Luck!

 

[Ratmosphere]

Awesome find!

 

[Daniel J. R.]

I'm finding tons of these guys lately at my apartment!