I've had this L3 western hercules beetle larva for months now, since last spring, almost 7 months now, and it hasn't pupated yet. Is this normal?? When I checked on it like 3 months ago it was huge and fat (still is) and was so sure it was planning on pupating very soon but it still isn't, still just wants to chill as a larva. Is it to do with the temperature?? I keep my home relatively cold, like 65-70 degrees, because that's just the temperature i prefer. Is that the problem? Should I get a light heat lamp or something?
Larva not pupating
- Thread starter Allomyrina Dichotoma
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Is the larva yellow? Or still white?
Any pictures you can post? This species takes a LONG time to become an adult.
Any pictures you can post? This species takes a LONG time to become an adult.
It's white, maybe a little bit amber? But mostly white. Why, does it turn yellow before it pupates?
Yes, they usually turn a yellowish color before pupation.