Aziara
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Hello all,
I'm getting bug colonies up and running, and the superworms are giving me trouble.
(on another note, I got BSFL adults to breed indoors in captivity! Y'all let me know if I should make a thread about that)
The superworm beetles emerged from their pupae about a month ago. Last week was the first time I saw breeding, but I likely just missed it before. I've got them set up in a plastic tote with a screen bottom (to allow the new larvae to escape from their parents), on top of another plastic tote. I've heard this particular setup is very successful for mealworms, as the natural instinct of the new hatchlings is to burrow as deep as possible. I've yet to see any worms appear in the lower bin.
Are the adults eating their young before they manage to get down to the lower bin? Do superworm hatchlings not have the same burrowing instinct? Or have I just not had any eggs hatch yet? I can't find any information as to the incubation period for superworm eggs.
How often should I supply a water source for the adults? I throw a baby carrot in about every 2-3 days, and they swarm it. I've heard you shouldn't remove the old food, as they might lay eggs on it, so I don't want to overload them with food. I have tons of dried carrots sitting in there as it is...
I'm getting bug colonies up and running, and the superworms are giving me trouble.
(on another note, I got BSFL adults to breed indoors in captivity! Y'all let me know if I should make a thread about that)
The superworm beetles emerged from their pupae about a month ago. Last week was the first time I saw breeding, but I likely just missed it before. I've got them set up in a plastic tote with a screen bottom (to allow the new larvae to escape from their parents), on top of another plastic tote. I've heard this particular setup is very successful for mealworms, as the natural instinct of the new hatchlings is to burrow as deep as possible. I've yet to see any worms appear in the lower bin.
Are the adults eating their young before they manage to get down to the lower bin? Do superworm hatchlings not have the same burrowing instinct? Or have I just not had any eggs hatch yet? I can't find any information as to the incubation period for superworm eggs.
How often should I supply a water source for the adults? I throw a baby carrot in about every 2-3 days, and they swarm it. I've heard you shouldn't remove the old food, as they might lay eggs on it, so I don't want to overload them with food. I have tons of dried carrots sitting in there as it is...
