Ludite Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Hello, I'm new to this and got some G. caseyi larvae a few months ago. While doing a substrate change, I discovered what appears to be a pupal cell. I was wondering how long I should expect it to take to emerge(kept at about 70 F). Also, while searching for rotted wood to add to the substrate mix, I found a few Ceruchus piceus (my profile pic) and many many grubs which I assume are the same, being in close proximity. Does anyone raise these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle-Experience Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 Ludite, You have to handle the cell very carefully. If the container you have them in is small, you might move the cell to another, unoccupied container. Steven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Keep the cell moist but not at all wet (too wet and it can collapse). Flower beetles make one cell and if it breaks it's time to feed them to a lizard or tarantula. Ceruchus are neat but handling larvae often kills them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ometeo Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 how is the rearing of these different than say a Cotinis nitida? I mean, as far as proper substrate for oviposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 They are more picky layers than Cotinis but can be far more productive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ometeo Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludite Posted June 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 My first adult emerged today!!! I was very excited (and surprised, to be quite honest.) I hope there will be more to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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