The Vidget Little Elephant Beetle is native to Texas, USA, and Mexico. It measures about 3-4.5 centimeters in size and has a similar appearance to Megasomathersites, the Desitis Little Elephant Beetle. However, the horns of this species are shorter and the elytra are shiny, and the small hairs on the elytra are arranged in three or four rows.
Recommended for pet enthusiasts who enjoy climbing, the Vidget Little Elephant Beetle is relatively easy to breed in captivity. Fermentation techniques are used in the rearing of juveniles, making breeding and raising them easier. Suitable for beginners.
Avoid disturbing the larvae as much as possible. You should only disturb them when you need to change the soil or when there is a serious situation like earthworms appearing during the pupal stage. Apart from these cases, it's best not to touch the box at all. A man-made pupal chamber is completely unnecessary. If there is irreversible damage caused by human interference, you can try using flower mud to make a man-made pupal chamber. During its use, you must pay attention to maintaining moisture. Be sure to avoid excessive drying, otherwise, the pupal stage will result in a sudden death, wasting two years of effort.
Try to maintain a stable temperature. The Megathostaoma beetle is a relatively tough insect. Its long-term tolerance temperature ranges from 15 to 28 degrees Celsius, with the best range being 18 to 25 degrees Celsius. This will also promote better growth. Especially during the early stages of L3, temperature becomes a crucial issue. The common temperature control method is to use air conditioning. The advantage is that it allows for mass rearing of larvae, while the disadvantage is higher electricity costs. The coordinates of the author are in Shandong, where the indoor temperature is around 20 to 24 degrees Celsius throughout the year without the need for air conditioning. In winter, there is floor heating which keeps the temperature at around 22 degrees Celsius. However, in the summer, the highest temperature can reach 35 to 40 degrees Celsius, and the daily electricity costs range from 5 to 10 yuan. There is no way to avoid this. If you are rearing in a small scale, you can consider buying a freezer and modifying it for temperature control. This is a bit complicated, and you can ask me privately for specific details. I can also help with purchasing temperature control equipment. In a few days, I will update a more detailed article on how to control temperature. You can follow me for updates.
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