On July 18, 2017, a Prionus laticollis pair was found around three oak trees. After they mated and the female laid eggs, I took some pictures of the eggs:
Prionus laticollis eggs, larvae, etc.
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The picture above was taken two days after it was laid
The above pic was taken nine days after the eggs were laid
This picture is of the Prionus laticollis fem. laying her eggs through the ovipositer.
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Taken 1 sec after pic above
These are the Prionus laticollis fem's eggs a few hrs after being laid. Does anyone know why the color changes, (from near pure white to a somewhat deep yellow). This yellow coloration, however, only lasts for 1-2 days, (might be some variation among diff. eggs)
Also, is it better to raise beetle grubs in a plastic bin, or in a glass tank, or is there little difference?
Should the roots I feed these larvae be fresh (living) or are "dead" roots okay?
I tried raising them in a peat moss mixture, and they seemed to be doing fine, but I am a little paranoid, because the creatures that dwell in the soil (like centipedes) might feast on them (I probably should have sanitized the soil).