Goliathus Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 Euphoria fulgida, the Emerald Euphoria - captive bred, generation F1. The initial breeding stock was collected from thistle flowers in the Southern Great Plains. Adults are surprisingly long-lived. These emerged a year ago, and are still doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 Certified beauties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Shaffer Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Very metallic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehuth Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 These look GREAT! Have they bred continuously during that year? And are you feeding them a kitchen sponge ?!!? 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliathus Posted April 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 These look GREAT! Have they bred continuously during that year? No, these adults emerged last spring, then sat around doing nothing all summer and fall, went into hibernation over the winter months, and then became active again just a few weeks ago. They're now exhibiting breeding activity for the first time. This species undoubtedly responds to changes in seasonal temperature / moisture in the wild, and in captivity, they get their timing somewhat confused.And are you feeding them a kitchen sponge ?!!? 😂The sponge is soaked in a brown sugar / water solution (ratio 50/50). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoolia Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 What absolute cuties! I'd love some larvae if you do have success with breeding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehuth Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 15 hours ago, Goliathus said: The sponge is soaked in a brown sugar / water solution (ratio 50/50). Brilliant :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliathus Posted April 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 13 hours ago, Hoolia said: What absolute cuties! I'd love some larvae if you do have success with breeding! Will post updates on my progress with them. Another species I'd like to eventually try rearing is Euphoria monticola (Arizona), which has a blue-green color when viewed from certain angles. Another photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Shaffer Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 Whenever you're ready I'd be very willing to purchase. Need something with a little more color in my life...😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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