Bug slayer Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 So I have been planning on buying some harlequin flower beetle larva and I was wondering if some one could give me like a schedule on what to do like how often to mist it and if I need to change the substrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 It all depends on what container size you will be keeping them in and how much ventilation there is.. If you notice that more than 50% of the substrate is frass, it is a sign to change the substrate. Personally, I mist the substrate if the top inch or so looks a bit dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug slayer Posted October 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 So I’m thinking of keeping the larva in a dellie cup with. 15 hole each 1 cm each wwith this white fibrous material on the hole to ensure nothing escapes. The deli cup is about six inches tall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Spraying once or twice a week should be sufficient. I don't know how fast they go through substrate since I never kept them but changing the substrate every 2-3 weeks or so should be good if you are keeping 3 or more larvae in a single container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug slayer Posted October 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 Ok thanks I really appreciate your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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