Goliathus Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 A short video (silent) of a couple of captive-reared Chrysina woodi (Blue-legged Jewel Scarab) that have just emerged. They're found in several mountain ranges in West TX and Southeastern NM. Even with video, it's hard to show just how intensely blue the tarsi actually are; incredibly metallic - they almost seem to glow. The potential for keeping this species breeding multi-generationally in captivity looks quite promising, with the improved Chrysina rearing technique I've been using over the past year. I don't think that rearing this genus is very difficult at all, so long as certain needs are met, especially in regard to the pupal cell stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Beauty! Thanks for the share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoolia Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Wow!!! ❤️ They've definitely been on my short list for a while, gotta get my hands on some. They are a species whose larvae need clay to pupate yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliathus Posted May 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Hoolia said: Wow!!! ❤️ They've definitely been on my short list for a while, gotta get my hands on some. They are a species whose larvae need clay to pupate yes? I hope to have some surplus woodi (and beyeri) larvae available in the very near future. Yes - clay soil is key to getting them to build pupal cells - the same type of soil that I've been using for Lucanus elaphus larvae (see the following thread for more info) - http://beetleforum.net/topic/3903-lucanus-elaphus-larvae-care/?tab=comments#comment-22574 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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