a.ojala Chalcosoma Jan 18, 2013 #3 L1 is a larvae that has just hatched from an egg L2 is one molt above L3 is about to pupate and become a beetle
L1 is a larvae that has just hatched from an egg L2 is one molt above L3 is about to pupate and become a beetle
Skink L2 Jan 18, 2013 #6 Yeah, it is interchangable with Instar. If you're talking to tarantula or scorpion people, that's the term they'll use. L# seems to be far less used beyond beetles, which is kind of sad.. it's very good short hand. But, y'know, when in rome...
Yeah, it is interchangable with Instar. If you're talking to tarantula or scorpion people, that's the term they'll use. L# seems to be far less used beyond beetles, which is kind of sad.. it's very good short hand. But, y'know, when in rome...
Beautiful Bugs L2 Jan 19, 2013 #7 Thanks guys. This site is already valuable in personal information.
Jordan Pupa Jan 19, 2013 #8 Additionally, L3 is a much longer instar than the others so don't be surprised by the wait from the beginning of L3 to pupation.
Additionally, L3 is a much longer instar than the others so don't be surprised by the wait from the beginning of L3 to pupation.
