Although the beetle breeding is a hobby that is commonly found in North America, is a very popular past time in Europe and Asia. In Japan, many children's television shows like Digimon and Pokémon base their characters on cockroaches and other insects. Shops that specialize in the culture of beetles exist where fans can get everything you need to start breeding the cockroaches at home. Although many families find themselves in an attitude scarab beetle, this article is primarily on CetonidaeFamily, also known as a flower beetle.
Step 1 Preparation of the surface. Before you buy your cockroach, you must ensure that the correct material to keep your beetles. Request Cetonidae foliage beetle larvae fall of decaying wood material. A rotten wood of 20% and 80% leaf fall is not necessary. Ingredients are usually found in forests of hardwoods such as maples, oaks and beeches. Are conifers such as pines and other "Christmas trees" should be avoided at all costs. ThisTrees contain toxic resin, which is fatal, once taken up by larvae.
Leaf litter: Avoid the falling leaves as soon as check the status of decomposition and micro-ecology, lack of proper digestion of the matter lapsed. The best time to collect your waste, before the fall of the leaves of the tree, which in late summer / early fall. And 'even better when the leaves of the trees that have since been able to gather a few years decomposed. Using a shovel light,You can scrape and collect the leaves until you reach the ground hard in the forest.
Rotten wood: such as decomposing leaves, wood must be really old before being given to the larvae. Fresh wood is useless and will not be consumed. State of impact to decide if the wood is the right consistency: The rotten wood must be cut apart in a position with a shovel or better yet be able to be pulled by hand. Before you make up in size, with a garden shredder isbest to break it into smaller pieces. Unlike other beetles, the more vertical on a diet of wood, I personally find that the degree of decay for breaking irrelevant as long flower beetle apart easily.
Preparation: Although you can use a weed common fear is to break the leaves and woody material, is the best tool I've found that using a shredder garden. You just have to slow down the leaves and rotten wood in small amounts at a time, so as not to pinch theMechanism. The use of protective eyewear is strongly recommended. Another tool that has happened is a leaf blower to blow the sheet upside down and in the process, chop the leaves empty right consistency. This technique works only for the rotting leaves and branches no hard and could damage the fan. Once mixed, the substrate should have a healthy smell of "land". The water could be if the humidity, which is not sufficient. To verify the correct moisture, take a handful ofSubstrate and push hard. If there is a lump for a second before breaking remains damp enough. If you squeeze the lump and the water is then pushed it runs the risk of killing the larvae.
Sterilize: Many literatures suggest that the substrate prior to sterilization or by heating, soaking water or even microwave. Although small invertebrates such as spiders and millipedes may leaf and wood material, most mulches are removed during thePhase. Others who survive this phase is normally harmless to purchase your larvae due to the size of the larvae. The other disadvantage of sterilization is available, the elimination of the beneficiaries of bacterial culture, which is a necessity for the development of your grubs.
Step 2 The acquisition your beetle. One reason why the beetle breeding is not going away to countries outside of Europe and Asia, the strict government regulations regarding the importation of exotic insects. The Asian longhorn beetle(Anoplophora glabripennis), even if accidentally introduced from Asia in wooden boxes and not a direct result of the passion beetle, is an important pest in the United States and Canada. If you live in these countries, please contact your local law agency before ordering exotic insects. If you do not have experience with cattle beetles, I propose, with the smaller species, such as sp or sp Eudicella Pachnoda. They have the shortest life cycle from egg to adult (over 6 months)types and are good for beginners. The larger species can take 1 year to complete the cycle and may require more attention from farmers. Here you will find the beetle larvae and imago stage in various forums and classified sites that specialize in breeding the beetles.
Larvae: Before ordering, try to find if other traders offering the same species at lower prices. Beetles reproduce at a very fast pace and the law of supply and demand can vary rapidly from year to year. Rare Speciesoffered at exorbitant prices to the point where many growers is to hand and the price reaches a lower price next year. Once you have found a source that provides the larvae seek to acquire them at the youngest possible age group (L1). If the order from a reputable breeder can avoid unnecessary stress to larvae, such as temperature and lack of nutrients, the buyer will be exposed do not know. This will be lost in small adults or even those of the larva. Weak larvaecomplete lack of energy to its final transformation into a cocoon before the imago. Death usually follows such a state. It 'also cheaper to obtain then the beetles in the larval stage to adulthood.
Imago (adult): As the order scarab larval form, the buyer must provide the young adults who earn too old for at least a few weeks. The imago must be active and to feed into the situation. Extreme caution is required when the order is adult beetles. Many merchants (not all) of AfricaOffer wild-caught beetles, but are in fact impostors, waiting to send them money before beetles. If the price is too good to be true, it probably is. After the reception, if your beetle signs of lethargy, broken shanks (legs) and scratched elytras show, we can say that the bug may have already lived a long life. It 'widely accepted terminology, the description of one generation often by breeders. A bathroom is a term taken from the wild sample. WF1 is a descendant of the toilet. A F1is the descendant of WF1. An F2 is the product of F1, etc. ..
Step 3 Keep your adult beetles.
Preparation of the breeding tank: Before the release of your adult beetles in a tank, it is necessary to provide appropriate containers until they hatch. An old aquarium or a large plastic container is a perfect container for your Beetle to keep. But please make sure you have proper ventilation in the container. A change in the lid of the plastic box with mesh windows may be necessary. For smallerand medium-sized businesses, especially as Eudicella sp. and Mecynorhina sp., a substrate would be sufficient depth of 15-25 cm. For larger species such as Goliathus (which can be seen in a leading article), I recommend a depth of 30-50 cm. I also compact to 30% less support in a layer of harder. Some species, such as Goliathus prefer to lay their eggs in a harder surface and the other I do not care that the eggs in a loose substrate. It is also recommended to bury a branch of wood / logsin the substrate, since some species prefer to lay their eggs seems to be around her. This can be simulated in nature, which lay their eggs in nearby trees and branches of wood that can be described as "roots". In addition, small branches are added to the tank. This allows each cockroach, which was shot on the back help on something, grab the back right side up. A beetle, the head may have become battlefield for hours until it dies from exhaustion.
Power in Asia,Countries you can buy jellies of beetles. Some are to increase production specialist egg proteins. But they are expensive to buy outside of these countries. Fortunately, not the fruit beetle soft fruit such as bananas (the most commonly used), papaya and melon. The fruit can into a bowl, which is not too deep as the beetle is unable to rise again to be served. I have successfully used the ashtray, and are available at your local dollar store. CitrusThe fruits are not recommended. The fruit must be changed at the first sign of mold. Although I never read all the literature that show that the addition of protein to the diet of beetles lay their eggs production has increased, I sprinkled fish food flakes on the surface of the fruit given my Beetle. I believe that thousands of Japanese can not be wrong! The disadvantage of feeding your Beetle with fruit, the incidence of fruit flies. If unchecked, the flies invading your farmSpace. Frequent change in diet will solve the problem. Another solution is to get your own, do not eat fruit beetles. A fellow breeder showed me the use of sugar-based syrup was fed to his insects with the help of a sponge. The beetle will lick the sponge, until the liquid is all absorbed. I again used her recipe to make a jelly house, which I readily accepted by the Beetle.
Sugar Jelly at home
200 ml brown sugar 800 ml of water 1Tablespoons agar-agar (gelling agent derived from algae)
Mix sugar with water in a saucepan. Bring water to boil and stir to dissolve the sugar. Once the sugar has melted, add the agar-agar in a pot and stir. Turn off heat and let mixture sit for a few minutes. The liquid will have a light syrup consistency at this point. Pour the mixture into ice cubes and leave at room temperature. Once the syrup has cooled, it is jellify and you can remove the cubes from the tray. Keep the cubes of gelatinin the refrigerator and take, if necessary.
Temperature: While most beetles are tropical species kept in captivity, I have successfully kept at an ambient temperature of 20-25 degrees Celsius (68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit). Cooler temperature will be your beetle lethargic and may stop feeding.
Humidity: Although there is no need for your Beetle to drink, as all the necessary liquid consumed by consuming fruits, you should see your tank in a stillacceptable moisture. The ideal humidity would allow, the right humidity to as the "rotten wood", explained above to obtain. A hand spray is enough for the job. However, if some breeding ponds to evaporate, you can avoid Carpel Tunnel Syndrome and the use of a pump evaporators similar to those used to spray insecticides. Make sure that one has never, however, be used for this purpose.
Lighting: In additionYou must remember that beetles flowers are diurnal animals and a source of light is the need to simulate sunlight. A neon tube is an adequate substitute when they left on 12 hours a day. An incandescent lamp can generate too much heat, if too close to the container beetle. Never leave your beetle direct sunlight, if you keep your beetles in a covered container, because they can overheat and kill all your mistakes.
Coupling: A good female: male ratio is 3:1.Depending on some species are territorial, some men over other males of their species. As a general rule is that if he has horns, is a good chance that show aggression. However Cetonidae beetle is not as fierce as ever in fighting Dynastidae beetles, where men literally dismembering can work together. Flower beetles to fight more games and push their opponents pushed a branch or female. The larger species of beetles, the longer it can request a newemerged females begin to lay eggs, even if the coupling occurs at regular intervals. A couple may, by a man atop a woman's power should be encouraged.
Community tank: tanks mixed with species of beetles can be very nice to watch. However, this practice is not recommended for several reasons: 1 Once the larvae are found in the substrate, the breeder does not know who it belongs to the species. 2 If the same sub-species of beetle are kept together, can occur in farm species. Hybridsare not well accepted in the community farmer, since they sell / trade marks prefer pure. However, hybrids of curiosity and interest in providing basic shapes and patterns not found in nature. These strains should be informed in case of sale / trade for others or should not leave the breeders are breeding.
Spawning: Spawning occurs when the woman disappeared for several days and you can see, vertical tunnel is visible on the surface of the substrate. Species have differentPreference level of the substrate, where the females lay their eggs. Some may prefer the center of the substrate, while others prefer to lay their eggs on the ground. When spawning begins, the correct misting of the tank is critical. When the substrate is left to dry, the water can not be taken immediately and the water can penetrate to the bottom of the tank and drown the eggs. After several weeks, the eggs can be retrieved from the tank and left to hatch on their own. The egg is likesmall oval of rice. It 'can absorb moisture from their environment and getting bigger, brighter and more spherical as well. The incubation period usually lasts between 2-4 weeks depending on the size of the beetle. Usually a novice breeder does not have the patience to wait, and digs into the substrate in order to satisfy his curiosity. This can be done gently with a spoon and gently combed. Farmers experts may decide to let nature take its course and let the eggs hatch in the tank. This method canis not possible because the larvae of some species (especially the larger ones and as Goliathus Mecynorhina) have a tendency to cannibalism, and the separation is the only way to reduce this behavior.
Larvae rearing: As explained above, the larva passes through three larval stages (muted) during its larval growth: L1, L2 and L3, finally. The length of each stage is again closely with the size of the beetle species, ranging from a few weeks to several months together. On a side note, the width of theHead capsule in the L3 phase can be measured with a digital calliper and is a good measure of the final size of adult beetles. Each larva can be reared in a separate container. For smaller species such as Pachnoda, a 1 L container may be sufficient, while for the larger species, May 1 to 2 L containers with a regular change of substrate is sufficient. To use one of my favorite container vessel is used for pickles. The glass lets you see the development of the larva. When you add aLarva, a new substrate, or change the old with the new substrate, you should always include some of his original substrate, both from the tank farm, or raising container. Necessary, this is because the beneficial bacteria to the adult "product waste and beetle larvae frass (droppings) are. And 'this culture of bacteria to digest properly for the larva to the substrate. Some larvae are swallowed breeders in the fish ponds to help the females lay their eggs. It 'is a known fact that the addition of proteinSupplements, as well as a high quality of the substrate, such as dogs and fish food flakes increases the size of the larva, which translates into a larger beetles. This is especially true for beetles of medium / large and as Chelorrhina Goliathus. However, if the breeding program includes more species and / or larger population, to complete individual larva in a proportion of protein supplement is tedious and boring at the end. In addition to the extra work, in particularAttention has been given to the quality of the substrate, when added to the diet of protein. The food is finally moving mites and other pests, particularly if the soil is moist. Mite population explosion is often the case when the problem occurs and not cured. Although a light infestation is not a concern for the larva, when the population explodes and covers the entire larva, the larva of the mild air hole (small air holes on both sides of the block canstomach) and choke. Another supplement that may have been added, especially for smaller species such as Pachnoda Eudicella and is the fruit such as apple and pear slices. The fruit does not spoil as quickly as dog food and do not attract mites as simple as dog food as well. But caution is still to be taken and not taken part to be removed and replaced with a new piece. Once a larva has reached the L3 larval stage, larvae can also your sex (with practice) by the presence ofHerold organ. This body is ultimately the vas deferens in male beetles and is represented by a dot at the end of the abdomen.
Pupation: When to use has reached the maximum size of a larva, after a few months, the leaves and wooden supports, is ready to complete their life cycle. The first indication that a larva is ready to pupate, when there are food and turns slightly yellow. Some species show signs of walking on the surface, as in the case of Goliathus(Their own, in an article to be treated) and weight loss. It 'important that the container, the larvae will not live to be disturbed at this point. The larvae crawl deep into the substrate to build their mobile dolls. The cell consists essentially of a mixture of particles from the substrate and a bonding substance produced by the larva. Once cured, the phone is waterproof and protects the interior of the larva. If the cell is completed larval stage, the larva passes through thepre-pupa state, where the coils that is wrinkled in a C-shaped, turns into a yellow color and the curve of nails in an unusable state. It 'important to comment if you have a small hole in the cell damage, the larvae may or may not fix the energy required for the cell. This is how close it is pre-pupa state. If it is early enough, then you are lucky and the larva is to repair the hole. If it is too large for the pre-pupa state, or the hole in the vicinity, the larvae escape hiscompleted (but damaged) and the death of the cells to repair the lack of energy or create a different cell. If you have pre-pupa state the larva will then none of the damage and continue its metamorphosis. It is interesting to note that 75% of the beetles actually form his cell phone against the wall of the container. So if you have a glass, you have a front row seat to observe the complete transformation of its imago form. The pre-pupa state lasts for some weeks and, finally,Thanks to its final state, the state of pupa. The pupa state is a mix between the larva and imago its final form. The shape of dolls with an orange color and is active in his cell, as it swings around. This doll condition takes several weeks, depending on the size of the species. Once emerged, the beetles out of the test cell for both (well excited .. especially novice) took, but it must be buried and left alone for under a layer of fresh substrate. TheBeetle salt alone once it's finished and adult beetles begin their new life. If you want the beetles would emerge from his cell alone, make sure the humidity is kept constant. A dry cell is tough and will his way to drill through the imago difficult. Once the metamorphosis is complete, the rest of the imago. The period is from several weeks to several months, as in the case of the area before the Goliathus is really ready to emerge from itsCell
Parasites:
Mites (Acari): All farmers who experiment with protein additive mites must meet at some point in time. They look like small yellow nodules, mix in small groups around the larva. Although harmless in small quantities, the problem arises when there is no uneaten food and a moist substrate. If left unattended, the mite population is exploding exponentially and completely cover the larva. The mites clog the hole and kill the larva of airLarva. You must completely replace your media with fresh substrate. For larger species such as Goliathus, I've had good results by rubbing gently with wet fingers larvae. For smaller species, you can use the infected larvae in a dry environment for 12-24 hours. The mites need to survive in a moist environment, and prolonged exposure to a dry surface, most of the killing. The breeder has the larva, once treatment is stopped again, because the drought also causes unnecessaryThe stress for the larvae. There is another technique to completely remove the mites from the larva. However, this method requires that the larva of the third larval stage L3 not yet reached, and vigilance is required by the breeder. Please observe the signs of changes larvae (L1 or L2 or L2 and L3). Once the changes occur, you must remove the newly moulted larvae from the substrate and a substrate are as fresh as the mites do not have time to get back on the larvae migrate.
Nematodes:These little worms are found in soil and are most likely introduced when collecting material for your support green. As with mites, damp environment they enjoy and love the dog food not consumed. Although not known to cause any risk to your larvae, it is very annoying when you open a jar and instead of seeing the mask, you are greeted by hundreds of worms to the surface. The treatment will be replaced with fresh substrate to substrate.
Fungus gnats: The mosquito fungus is as smallFlies. They lay their eggs in the litter on the forest floor vegetation as (a desired material from the breeder) found. After hatching, who rave about your room to grow, even breathing can (for humans) is difficult if you do not want to swallow any. Rolls of adhesive strips hanging from the ceiling to fly, usually solves the problem.
Fruit flies (Drosophila): These occur when the flies of fresh fruit (especially bananas), is given by the beetles. It can grow at extremely fast and the FlyWorms damage the fruit faster. The change in regular diet will keep the population under control and the gelatin to eliminate the problem. As for mosquitoes mushroom rolls of adhesive strips many of the adult fly trap. Quickly inserting a suction tube in the tank farm eliminate as many fly flying clouds lift from the fruit. Extreme caution should be exercised to be your precious "absorb" beetle.
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