JCK206 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Just moved my 2 pairs to a large bin. A big thanks to Peter C for getting me some substrate. I am hoping it will work. I am amazed at how big they have gotten since the end of Sept. Not sure if they are L3 yet as they should get much larger. Hopefully they will all do good living together, and also with the new substrate. Time will tell. Let me know your thoughts as this is my first time doing this. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCK206 Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Here's another...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.ojala Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 They look like late L2 to me. Can't Waite to see the final product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucanus Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Looks like early L3 to me Hope you get huge specimens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'd agree - early L3 larvae, the head capsules are far too big for L2 larvae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCK206 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 So, does anyone know how long the L3 stage is for Dhh? I need to know when to get started on an enclosure for the adults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.ojala Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Heres a L3 DHH next to a ruler. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucanus Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Heres a L3 DHH next to a ruler. Hope this helps. Are you sure that is DHH larva? Here is a link I saw on internet that makes me suspicious that it MIGHT be D. tityus larva though the author didn't specify what species it is. http://www.uky.edu/Ag/CritterFiles/casefile/insects/beetles/hercules/hercules.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.ojala Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 The link you showed had the same photo as the pic I posted but I found the pic on a different sight which was devoted to DHH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucanus Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 The link you showed had the same photo as the pic I posted but I found the pic on a different sight which was devoted to DHH. When using somebody else's pics, please cite the website where you got the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.ojala Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 the picture has the authors name at the bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucanus Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 the picture has the authors name at the bottom It wouldn't hurt to cite the webpage where you got the pics from Plus I am interested in seeing the page about DHH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.ojala Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Oh ok, next time I will. Idk on the webpage though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 So, does anyone know how long the L3 stage is for Dhh? I need to know when to get started on an enclosure for the adults. It can vary, anywhere between 1 - 2 years or more depending on rearing conditions. Looking at your photos, no need to rush to make an enclosure for tha adults any time soon. I'd guess at least 9 more months as a larva plus 3-4 months for the pupation part of the life cycle (pupal cell / prepupa / pupa / eclosion / resting adult in cell / emergence on surface) before you need a cage for the adults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 They're huge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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