Chloe Posted June 4, 2022 Report Posted June 4, 2022 Hey there, This is my first rainbow stag beetle and I think I’ve done everything correctly. Problem is, it looks like he’s made a pupation chamber but he’s not moving much or at all. I’ve left him alone but I can’t tell if he’s died or is just pupating. His skin looks papery and he’s been like this for a week now. Any advice appreciated thanks Chloe Quote
Chloe Posted June 4, 2022 Author Report Posted June 4, 2022 On 6/4/2022 at 9:16 PM, Oak said: Looks like he's in his pre-pupal stage I am delighted if this is true. Is it normal for them to shrink though? I could swear he was bigger last week Quote
Oak Posted June 4, 2022 Report Posted June 4, 2022 On 6/4/2022 at 3:21 PM, Chloe said: I am delighted if this is true. Is it normal for them to shrink though? I could swear he was bigger last week Yes. They shrink during their pre-pupal stage. Quote
Chloe Posted June 6, 2022 Author Report Posted June 6, 2022 On 6/5/2022 at 12:35 AM, Oak said: Yes. They shrink during their pre-pupal stage. Delighted!! Can't wait to see what he looks like when he's all done. Quote
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