Max Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Hi, I recently obtained some protaetia (cetonischema ) aeruginosa L3 larvae. They now seem quite big, like 3+cm, considering that beetle is about 3cm long, they look like pretty ready for pupation. i keep them with my other beetles at +25C. Do they pupate without any stimuli (temperature drop)? Do they need some cold period like cetonia aurata to stimulate breeding? My flickr photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/radio_ga_ga/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizentrop Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I never had to give them a cold period. This species is relatively easy to keep. The larvae do appreciate some additives in their food (for example, fish food or dog food) but watch out for mites. It sounds like yours are past that stage though.If you have extra larvae in the future - maybe we can trade. I have been looking to go back and breed aeruginosa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Thanks a lot for the advice, sure we can trade some in the future Will just let them pupate on their own:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Do males of these species differ from females same way as in cetonia aurata? I have got several of these eclosed, but they all have rounded rounded abdomen, bottom part. In cetonia aurata the males have this part flattened.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizentrop Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Yes, males should have a flat lower abdomen in this species. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarvaHunter Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Thanks for sharing all those awesome pictures Max! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amici Con Coleotteri Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Wow you got some really great photos up! Very nice collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucanus Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I know this is irrelevant to your question, but man...your photos are awesome! I'm jealous of ur collection as well as your photo taking skills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amici Con Coleotteri Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I know this is irrelevant to your question, but man...your photos are awesome! I'm jealous of ur collection as well as your photo taking skills I second that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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