Darkling beetles

[BensBeasts1]

I received some darklings from bugsincyberspace and I was wondering if anyone knew this species.

They are about a quarter size.

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[BensBeasts1]

And I think these are eggs how do I care for them:

[Reyes]

Some species of Coelocnemis. Pretty much Impossible to grow from eggs to adults.

[Reyes]

Also, it might have been wild caught.

[BensBeasts1]

Oh I for got to mention the eggs might also be of slender teneb, smooth death, or this species. They we in the same container so idk which one it is. (Could be multiple) I will be on lookout for mating.

[BensBeasts1]

@Hisserdude What would you recommend I do with the eggs?

[Bug slayer]

I think it might be a eleodes but I’m not sure

[Reyes]

Just wait for it to hatch. I do believe the larvae only feeds moist but not damp decaying oak wood.

[Reyes]

1 hour ago, Bug slayer said:

Shut the hell up

What?

[Reyes]

Also Ben, the succulents do need more sunlight and I do not recommend putting darkling Boiz with them because they like eating the succulent.

[Bug slayer]

I didn’t say that

[Hisserdude]

The ones I see here are Eleodes armata, Coelocnemis do not have femoral spines, and E.armata is distinguished from other Eleodes by having spines on all three pairs of femora, not just the front pair. 

As for the eggs, bury them in humid substrate, and hope for the best.  

[Reyes]

3 hours ago, Bug slayer said:

I didn’t say that

Strange thing.

[BensBeasts1]

6 hours ago, Hisserdude said:

The ones I see here are Eleodes armata, Coelocnemis do not have femoral spines, and E.armata is distinguished from other Eleodes by having spines on all three pairs of femora, not just the front pair. 

As for the eggs, bury them in humid substrate, and hope for the best.  

I did notice I had those spines. I think your right.

 

So the substrate would be a mix of sand, rotting wood, and coco fiber?

[Hisserdude]

10 hours ago, BensBeasts1 said:

I did notice I had those spines. I think your right.

 

So the substrate would be a mix of sand, rotting wood, and coco fiber?

Sand and coconut fiber would suffice, rotten wood would be a luxury item, I never use it with desert Tenebs personally, as it's not a food source they come across regularly in the wild. Leaf litter would be good though. 

[BensBeasts1]

8 minutes ago, Hisserdude said:

Sand and coconut fiber would suffice, rotten wood would be a luxury item, I never use it with desert Tenebs personally, as it's not a food source they come across regularly in the wild. Leaf litter would be good though. 

So like mix of rotting leaves, wood, sand and organic potting mix (other option coco fiber)?

[Hisserdude]

On 11/6/2020 at 3:56 PM, BensBeasts1 said:

So like mix of rotting leaves, wood, sand and organic potting mix (other option coco fiber)?

Yeah that sounds good, with sand and the potting soil/coco fiber making up the bulk of the substrate.