Daniel J. R. Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Found this guy flying around the apartment tonight! Though it was hard to get a decent shot of him cause he would not stand still. Any tips on how to care for these species? I know the adults normally feed on grapevines but I'm curious if there are any other sources of food/nutrition? I heard from elsewhere they've been noted to feed on spinach and Virginia Creeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewrune Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 They liked my beetle jellies. So I would assume they also feed on fruits/ juice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel J. R. Posted June 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 They liked my beetle jellies. So I would assume they also feed on fruits/ juice. Oh really? I may have to order some of those sometime. Especially if I run into any more beetles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel J. R. Posted June 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 I harvested some nearby virginia creeper and put him in his new cage, and he immediately started devouring the leaves! Glad I found a good food source, seeing as the creeper is technically in the grape family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9-Volt Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 That's good to know! Hopefully you can find some more of these guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acro Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 I think I read that they like to eat . . . wait for it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grapes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel J. R. Posted June 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 I think I read that they like to eat . . . wait for it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grapes! Well obviously. XD It comes with the name. But they usually go for the leaves of the plant as well. So far he's been enjoying leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acro Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 You'd be supprised, that fact does not dawn on everyone. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Awesome find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel J. R. Posted July 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 I'm finding tons of these guys lately at my apartment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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