AlexW Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Does anyone know what conditions the eggs of these are kept? Will post pictures of adults soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Myers Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Does anyone know what conditions the eggs of these are kept? Will post pictures of adults soon Some good info can be gleaned here: http://health.forest.gov.tw/fhsnc/sites/all/files/jadera_haematoloma.pdf "Eggs generally are laid in a hole about 1 cm deep, which the female digs with its fore legs in dry soil close to the host tree. After completing oviposition, the female covers the eggs with soil using its fore legs (Sanderson 1906, Carroll 1988, 1991)" Also, of note, if you are trying to breed them, is their propensity towards cannibalism: "First instar larvae often cannibalize eggs soon after hatching under laboratory conditions (Ribeiro 1989)." Hope that helps to point you in the right direction. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexW Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I caught a macropterous pair, but both specimens lost a few parts on the way home and I haven't seen them display any interest in seeds or each other. However several small pale-colored eggs were found in the female's cup when I unpacked, which may be a good sign. Also, how should I give water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Myers Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Well, I'd try misting their enclosure with some water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexW Posted October 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Edit: The nymphs from the eggs perished shortly after being discovered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexW Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 The last one may have been unsuccessful, but nevertheless... Attempt #2 Nobody lost any legs, interest was shown in seeds, and there was lots of mating. Two pairs are better than one. Unless you are the photographer trying to take pictures of the large gray hemipterans while they promiscuously chase after each other at dizzying speeds. Both pairs were later put in separate cups for selective breeding for macroptery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Cool, hope they breed for you! I used to find these in the hundreds when i lived in florida, they were quite abundant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexW Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Cool, hope they breed for you! I used to find these in the hundreds when i lived in florida, they were quite abundant!Breed?! I have about fifty eggs already, what else do you think the females' distended red abdomens are for? Now you know why you found them in the hundreds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Good! Caution, the babies are TINY! Maybe even tiny enough to pass through window screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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