Beetle Breeding, even if he has found a common hobby in North America, is a very popular past time in Europe and Asia. In Japan, many children like a TV show Digimon and Pokmon base their characters cockroaches and other insects. Shops specializing in the culture of beetles present if hobbyists everything they need to acquire the breeding cockroaches in the house. Although many families of beetles are in the position beetle, this article will focus primarily on family Cetonidae,also known as flower beetles.

Step 1 Prepare the surface. Before the bug, you should ensure that you keep the right material for your bug. Larvae Cetonidae must fall foliage in the material in wood decomposition. 20% and 80% of rotten wood decay leaves is not necessary. These ingredients are commonly found in forests of hardwoods, including maples, oaks and beeches. Conifers such as pines and other "Christmas trees" should be avoided at allCosts. These trees contain toxic resin, which are occupied by larvae or death.

Leaf litter: Try to avoid freshly fallen leaves, as the good state of decomposition and micro-ecology is lacking for the proper digestion of decomposing matter. The best time to collect the leaves before the fall of the leaves of the tree, which in late summer / early autumn. It is even better if the leaves of trees and breaking for a couple of years have been able to collect. Useone light, you can paddle and scrape to collect the leaves until you reach the hardened soil of the forest.

Rotten Wood: How the dead leaves, wood must be properly years before it is given to the larvae. Fresh wood is useless and will not be consumed. Support for the shot to decide if the wood of the right consistency: the rotten wood should be able to be the next with a spade or, better aligned, can be torn by hand. Before arriving at the right sizea garden shredder, it is better to break it apart into smaller pieces. Unlike other species of beetles, bears, usually on a diet of wood, I personally believe that the degree of corruption is not important for flower beetles, long break off easily.

Preparation: Although you can use a common weed Whacker is the degradation of leaves and wood processing, the best tool I've found is to use a garden shredder. It is necessary to slowly add the leaves and rotten wood in small amounttime, so as not to jam the mechanism. The use of safety goggles is strongly recommended. Another tool that has happened, a leaf blower is inversely proportional to the leaf, instead of blowing it, and in the process, shredding the leaf vacuum consistency right. This technique works only for the leaves withered and the movement of the branches that could damage your hard fan. When mixed, the substrate must have a healthy "earth" smell. Water can be added when the humidity is not enough. To verify the correctMoisture, take a handful of substrate and push hard. If there is still much for a second before the break and then the moisture is sufficient. When you take the lumps and the water is squeezed out then you risk killing the larvae.

Sterilize: Many literatures suggest sterilize the substrate before or for heating, water soaking, or even microwave it. Although smaller invertebrates such as spiders and centipedes may exist in the leaf material and woodMost will be eliminated during mulching. Others who survive this phase, generally harmless, their larvae acquire because of the size of the larvae. Another disadvantage of sterilization is to eliminate the presence of recipient bacteria culture, which is a necessity for the development of your grubs.

Step 2 Scan the beetle. One reason for not deducted Beetle Breeding in countries outside of Europe and Asia has strict rules on governmentThe importation of exotic insects. The Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis), but accidentally introduced from Asia in wooden boxes and not a direct consequence of the hobby beetle, a major pest in the United States and Canada. If you live in these countries, please ask your local laws before ordering agency exotic insects. If you have any experience with beetles have livestock, I suggest you start with the smaller species, such as Eudicella Pachnoda sp or sp. Votesshorter life cycle from egg to adult (over six months) and are good for beginner types. Larger species, about a year to complete the cycle and increased attention from the breeder. Larvae and imago stage, you can find in various forums and classified sites, specializing in breeding the beetles.

Larvae: Before ordering, then try, if they offer other dealers of the same species, at a lower price. Beetle testify at a fast pace and the law of supply and demand canextremely rapid change from year to year. Rare species may be offered at an inflated price to the point where the hand many farmers "will be found and the price reaches a reasonable price the following year. Once you have a source, bids larvae, try in the age group younger possible (buy, preferably L1). Unless, of order from a reputable breeder may be the larvae of unnecessary burdens, such as temperature and lack of nutrients that the buyer is not aware of being exposed. This is ofsmall adults, or even the loss of the larva. Weaker larvae may not have the energy to complete his final cocoon before moving to a imago. Death usually follows a similar condition. It is also more convenient to purchase and then adult beetles in the larval stage.

) Imago (adult: As with the larvae of the beetle in the order form, the buyer must acquire young adults who are no older than a couple of weeks. L'image must be active and eat in the situation. Extreme care should be takenWhen ordering adult beetles. Many merchants (not all beetles) to offer Africa caught in the wild, but they are impostors, waiting to send them money before the first beetle. If the price is too good to be true, it probably is. After the reception, if you show signs of lethargy, beetles, broken tarsi (legs) and elytras scratched, but I can say that your beetle have lived a long life, perhaps. There is a description of the terminology widely accepted by generations of farmers. Concept Toiletis a specimen collected. WF1 is a descendant of the toilet. Formula 1 is a descendent of WF1. An F2 is the product of F1, etc. ..

Step 3 Keep your adult beetles.

Prepare the tank farm: Before the release of adult beetles in a tank, you must prepare the container properly raised before. An old aquarium or a large plastic box is an ideal container for taking Beetle. But please make sure of proper ventilation in the container.A change in the plastic lid box with mesh windows may be required. For small and medium-sized species such as Eudicella sp. and sp Mecynorhina., a depth of 15-25 cm substrate would be sufficient. For larger species such as Goliathus (in an article of features will be seen), in my opinion, to a depth of 30-50 cm. I also shrink the bottom 30% of the substrate in a level more difficult. Some species, such as Goliathus to lay their eggs in a hard substrate, and the treatment of other preferred ovipositing in afree surface. It is also recommended that seem a bit 'wood industry Burry / log in to the substrate, because some species prefer to lay their eggs to be near her. This may be in kind, to simulate the need to be set by their eggs in the vicinity of trees and branches of wood to think about how tree roots. " In addition, small branches must be added to the tank. This allows each beetle was rotated so that the back to get something for him right over. A beetle, the head probablyFight for hours until they die of exhaustion.

Treatment: In Asian countries you can buy fruit jellies beetles. Some are specialized proteins to increase the production of eggs. But they are expensive to buy outside of these countries. Luckily, fruit beetle disclaims any soft fruit such as bananas (the most commonly used), papaya and melon. The fruit is possible in a bowl, which is not too deep, like the beetle is unable to return to be served. I usedAshtray with success and are at your local Dollar Store is available. Citrus fruits are not recommended. The fruits should be changed at the first signs of molding. Although I never read the literature shows that the addition of protein in the diet of the beetle has increased its production of eggs, I was covered with flakes of fish food on the surface of the fruits of my Beetle. I am paying thousands of Japanese can not be wrong! The disadvantage of feeding your Beetle with fruit isPresence of fruit flies. If unchecked, is to fly to penetrate the room types of farming. The frequent change of food will solve the problem. Another solution is to not make your own on a fruit-eating beetles. A colleague showed me that the maker of the basic sugar syrup has been fed to work with his insects with the help of a sponge. The beetle will lick the towel until all liquid has been absorbed. I used to shoot his recipe for making a house of gelatin, which was readily accepted by myBeetle.

Homemade Jelly Sugar Base

200 ml brown sugar
800 ml of water
1 tablespoon agar-agar won (gelling agent from seaweed)

Add the sugar in water in a saucepan. Bring water to a boil and stir well to dissolve the sugar. When sugar is melted, add the agar-agar, a pot and stir. Turn off the heat and let mixture sit for several minutes. The liquid is slightly viscous consistency have at this point. Pour mixture into Ice Cube trays and left at room temperature. OnceSyrup has cooled, you jellify and you can remove the cubes from the tray. Save the cubes of gelatin in the refrigerator and use when needed.

Temperature: beetles While most tropical species are kept in captivity, I have successfully held at room temperature of 20-25 degrees Celsius (68-77 degrees Celsius). Cooler temperature becomes lethargic and your beetle feeding can be stopped.

Humidity: Although there is no need for beetlesdrink because you need to consume all the liquid through the consumption of fruit, even if your tank in a humidity acceptable. The ideal humidity would make it possible to obtain the correct humidity as described in "rotten wood," he explained earlier. A hand held vaporizer is appropriate for the job. If you have several rearing ponds to evaporate, however, can save you carpel tunnel syndrome and a pump evaporators similar to those used for syringe useInsecticide. Please confirm that this is one that is never used for that purpose, however.

Lighting: It should also be noted that grain beetle creatures of every day and a source of light is a necessity in order to simulate sunlight. A neon light is an adequate substitute when on the left side for 12 hours a day. An incandescent light source, which can generate too much heat, if too close to the container beetle. Set the beetle in direct sunlight, if you keep beetlesin a closed container, because they can overheat and kill all the beetles.

Coupling: A good female: male ratio of 3:1. Depending on some species are territorial, some men are against other males of their own art rule of thumb, if you have horns, there's a good chance that show aggression. However Cetonidae beetle will never be involved in heavy fighting, as Dynastidae beetles, where males literally dissect each other. Beetle fights Flower "is more likely to pushGames and push their opponents a branch or female. The more species of beetles, may take as long for a woman just created to begin to lay eggs, even if the association occurs regularly. A couple may, by a male will be financed by a women of power.

Tank Community: tanks with different species of beetles can be very attractive. However, I do not recommend this practice for several reasons: 1 Once the larvae are found in the substrate, not the farmerknow the species it belongs. 2. If the same sub-species of beetles are kept together, are among the species of livestock may occur. Hybrids are not accepted well in the community breeder, and prefer to sell / trade marks as well. However, it can be a mixture of curiosity and interest and provide the basic shapes and patterns are not free in nature. These tribes should be made aware of leaving the sale / trade to others or not the consent of the breeder of livestock.

Spawning: eggs, which occurs when the femaledisappears for a few days and you can see, the vertical tunnels visible on the surface of the substrate. Several species are to lodge strong preference of the level of the substrate, where the females lay their eggs. Some will be at the center of the substrate, while others prefer to lay their eggs on the ground. If the egg-laying has started, proper shoeing of the tank is crucial. When the substrate was left to dry, the water can not be immediately absorbed and the water can penetrate to the bottom ofTank and drown the eggs. After a few weeks are the eggs from the tank or left to hatch on their own. The egg like small oval of rice. Moisture from the environment and grow large, pure white and spherical. The incubation period usually lasts between 2-4 weeks, depending on the size of the beetle. Usually a novice breeder, I can not wait for his patience and dig into the substrate in order to satisfy his curiosity. This can be screened carefully with a spoon and in fact,gently. Breeders experts may decide to leave nature take its course and let the eggs hatch in the tank. This method may not be possible because the larvae of some species (especially large ones like Goliathus and Mecynorhina) have a tendency to cannibalism, and separation is the only way to reduce this behavior.

Larvae rearing: As explained above, the larva undergoes three instars (mute) during the growth of larvae: L1, L2, and finally, L3. The length of each instarstill closely linked to the size of the beetle species, ranging from a few weeks to several months are related. On a side note can be the width of head capsule phase L3 measured with a digital caliper and is a good measure of the final size of adult beetles. Each larva can be kept in a separate container. For smaller species, such as Pachnoda, a container of 1 L may be sufficient, while for the larger species, may amend, L. 1-2 containers of a substrate to be regular enough. AFavorite using container from me is using the jam jar of pickles. The glass can see the development from larva a. When you add a new form or modify a substrate old with the new substrate, you should always include some of his original substrate, both from the tank farm or container growing. This is because the beneficial bacteria in the waste product of the adult beetles and larvae frass (poop) are available. The culture of bacteria is necessary for larvae to digest properly, theSubstrate. Some producers are encouraged larva frass in the breeding ponds, but the females lay their eggs. It is well known that the addition of protein supplement, plus a high quality substrate, such as dog food or fish scales increases the size of the larva, which translates into a larger adult beetles. This is particularly true for medium, large beetles as Chelorrhina and Goliathus. However, once the breeding program includes more species and / or larger population, individualComplement each larva with a portion of the protein supplement is boring, and ultimately critical. In addition to the extra work was particularly important for the quality of the substrate, if given in response to the extra-protein diet. Food remains, finally, pulls mites and other pests, particularly if the substrate moist. Population explosion of the mites is often the case when the problem arises, and not disturbed. Although a slight infestation is not a concernLarva, when the population explodes and covers the entire larva, the larva of mites Stigma-Block (little breathing holes on both sides), abdomen and suffocate. Further additions that are added can particular for smaller species like Pachnoda Eudicella and is the fruit as the apple and pear slices. The fruit does not spoil as quickly as dog food and not get mites simple as dog food as well. But it is clear and to remove part and yet not consumedreplaced by a new piece. Once a larva has the L3 instar, it is possible), even the ghost sex (with the exercise, with the presence of the Herald obtained agency. This body becomes the vas deferens in male beetles and is represented by a dot at the end abdomen.

Pupation, if a larva has reached its maximum size, after several months of consumption of leaves and wooden support, is poised to complete their life cycle. The first sign that a larva is ready to pupateis when you stop eating, and turns into a yellowish color. Some species are signs of migration on the surface, as in the case of the exhibition Goliathus (which will be discussed in an article of its own) and a loss of weight. It is important that the container, which lives in the larva, at this point not to be disturbed. The larva will crawl deep into the ground and build their mobile pupa stage. The cell consists essentially of a mixture of particles from the substrate and a binding material producedthe larva. Once hardened, the cell is water resistant and protects the larva inside. If the larval cell is completed, the larva passes through the pre-pupae, where they pull in a C-shaped, wrinkled, turns into a yellow color and turns the waste into the clutches of a State. It is important to write a comment if you have a small hole in the cell damage, the larvae may or may not have the energy needed to repair the phone. This is how close I was to pre-pupa. If early enoughthen you are lucky and the larvae will repair the gap. If it also indicates the state of pre-pupa or the hole too big, too, is the larva of a way out (from this conclusion, however, damaged) and the cells die to fix the lack of energy or create a different cell. If it is already in pre-pupae, larvae of the damage is not aware of and will continue its metamorphosis. It is interesting to note that 75% of beetles actually make up its mobile phone against the wall of the container. So if you have a glass,have a front row seat to observe the complete transformation of its form imago. The pre-pupae, lasts a few weeks and finally subjected to the final stage, the pupa state. The pupa state is a mix between their larval and imago form its final shape. The doll will form an orange color and is active in his cell, as swings around. This was last pupa lasts several weeks, depending on the size of the species. Once created, the adult beetles are taken from the cellTest (well .. mainly because of the excitement Beginners "), but under a layer of fresh substrate and allowed only to be buried there. The beetle will grow by itself once it's ready, and began his adult beetle. If they let the bugs out of his cell, resulting decide, make sure the humidity is kept constant. get dry cells will be hard and difficult to penetrate his way through Imago. Once the metamorphosis is complete, the rest imago. L 'Period of several weeks to several months, as in the case of Goliathus before they are really ready to emerge from his cell.

Parasites

Mites (Acarina): All breeding experiments with protein additives have to do with the mites at a given moment in time. They look like small yellow nodules conglomerate in small groups around the larva. Although harmless in small quantities, the problem occurs when you do not eat food for animals and a moist substrate. IfIn silence, the population of mites to explode exponentially and completely cover the mask. The mites will hang stigma larvae and kill the larva. It is therefore necessary to completely replace the substrate with substrate cool. For the larger species as Goliathus I have had good results by gently rubbing the mask with wet fingers. For smaller species, it is possible, the infected larvae in a dry environment for 12-24 hours. Mites need a damp environment to survive prolonged exposure to adry substrate will kill most of them. The farmer must return the form, once the treatment is completed, as this will also help dry, unnecessary stress for the larvae. There is another technique to completely remove the mites from the mask. However, this method requires that the larva has reached the third instar L3 and vigilance is still required from the breeder. You should look at the signs of changes, the larva (L1 or L2 to L2 or L3). Once the changes occur, it is necessaryRecently moulted larva from the underground and they half as fresh as the mites time to wander back into the larva have.

Nematodes: These little worms are found in soil and are more likely when he introduced the collection of material for your support green. As for mites, enjoy a humid environment and the love of dog food not consumed. Although not known to pose no risk for your larvae welcomed, it is very annoying when you open a jar and instead of seeing the mask, it isHundreds of maggots crawling over the surface. The treatment is to replace the substrate with substrate cool.

Fungus gnats: The fungus gnat is just like flies. They lay their eggs in the vegetative litter as found on the forest floor (including a desired material) from the breeder. After hatching, who rave about your area of breeding, and can even breathe (for people) is difficult if you do not want to swallow all. Rolls of sticky fly strips hanging from the ceiling, as a rule, the solutionIssue.

Fruit fly (Drosophila): These insects occur when (fresh fruit, especially bananas), is given for the beetles. You can click on an extremely fast race pace and worms, the fruit is to spoil faster. Periodic replacement of the food source will keep the population under control and with the jelly, the problem is eliminated. As for the fungus gnats, flying rolls of adhesive tape is the case, many of the adults. Quickly insert a vacuum tube in the fish ponds will also eliminate as many fliesFlying clouds off the fruit. Eight extremes should not be taken to "absorb" your precious beetles.