Beetle Collector Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 Recently my trio of C. gloriosa all died, I checked their breeding box and my female left me with 9 eggs. I was wondering if anyone has had experience raising these beetles and how long it takes for this species to become a beetle from an egg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoegazer Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 I've heard from several people that have mentioned successfully raising the grubs on hardwoods, especially sycamore. I heard it was an extensive larval period - I want to say 9-12 months but it could have been longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliathus Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Please see the following threads for Chrysina rearing info:http://beetleforum.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=3000&hl=http://beetleforum.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=3037&hl= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle-Experience Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Unfortunately they don't seem to live very long.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliathus Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Greatest adult longevity for gloriosa is achieved by feeding them Juniper, which is their natural host tree. I've had adults live for at least two months, when given Juniper. The particular species of Juniper doesn't seem to matter, but I've always used Juniperus ashei. In SE Arizona, they feed on J. deppeana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetlebee Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 I just had one eclose improperly. Sucks but it makes a cool dead specimen once it dies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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