Rove Beetle

[I Fox]

I just collected a Rove Beetle larva from under some loose bark on a Elm tree. any advise for rearing?

 

[Hisserdude]

Feed it slow moving, soft bodied prey, or pre-killed prey. The rove beetle species that is most common in my area seems to specifically enjoy eating isopods, so maybe try feeding it some of those.

 

[I Fox]

Thanks for the info, though it seems to have already pupated. I'll keep your advise in mind for next time I find one.

 

[Hisserdude]

Yeah, many rove beetle larvae you find later in the year are already looking to pupate, at least that's certainly the case here. Congrats on the pupa, hope it exposes successfully!

 

[I Fox]

Thanks me to.