arachknight Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 I found a grub under a pile of old leaves. Seems to be flower beetle of sorts. "Walks" on it's back and is roughly about 1.5" white bodied with a prominent orange head and formidable mandibles. When I first found it, it looked nothing like it does now. It was small with no prominent orange head. What stage do beetles acheive the large head with mandibles? I will upload a pic asap. Thanks. Joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 The head and mandibles are always there and in proportion to each other though as the body gets larger they do not. If you have a scarab or relative the answer you're looking for is third instar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arachknight Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 The head and mandibles are always there and in proportion to each other though as the body gets larger they do not. If you have a scarab or relative the answer you're looking for is third instar. Thanks Orin. Will I be able to sex it by the "dot" on the ventral side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ando Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I think you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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