Hypsibius Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I've been caring for a trio of Pachnoda marginita adults (two females, one male) and I've noticed that both of the females are spending a lot of time burrowing into the substrate. Is this normal or is it indicative of anything in particular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shade of Eclipse Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 They are most likely laying eggs if they've found the substrate suitable for ovipositing in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satanas Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 females burrow to lay eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypsibius Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Ooh, I had a feeling this was what they were doing! Do you guys know how long it takes them to lay their eggs? Also, would it be safe to take the eggs out of the substrate before the larvae hatch? Just wondering, because I know that insects tend to lay eggs in large quantities and if they do succeed at laying eggs then I intend to give most of them to one of my local breeders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satanas Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 id say every week or so you can check to see if there are any eggs, if there are you can take them out with a plastic spoon and keep them in a separate container so the female doesn't accidentally harm them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypsibius Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Ah, ok then. Thank you for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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