The Desertis small elephant large pocket bug is native to Mexico, with a recorded size of about 2.5 to 4.5 centimeters. It is covered with grayish-yellow and long hairs, extremely similar to the Vichert's large pocket bug. The difference is that this species has longer head and thorax horns, while Vichert's body has shorter horns.
In 2018, Japanese scholars made adjustments to the classification of the Middle Nus big pocket bug. The original two subspecies, Fujita subspecies and Remirz subspecies, have been elevated to independent species, while a new subspecies has been further subdivided from the original subspecies.
It is recommended to keep the Desertis small elephant large pocket bug as a pet for those who love climbing. It is easy to raise, as long as the temperature and humidity are controlled well.
Disturbing the larvae as little as possible, except for the necessary soil change or in severe cases where earthworms appear during the pupal stage, it is advisable not to touch the box at all. An artificial pupal chamber is completely unnecessary. If artificial damage occurs to the point of no return, you can try using floral mud to make an artificial pupal chamber. During use, be sure to pay attention to moisturizing and avoid excessive dryness. Otherwise, the pupal stage will fail and all the hard work of two years will be wasted.
Disturb the larvae as little as possible, except when changing the soil, or in cases of severe infestation of earthworms during the pupa stage. It is best not to touch even the box, and artificial pupation chambers are completely unnecessary. If the damage caused by humans cannot be restored, you can try using floral mud to create an artificial pupation chamber. During use, be sure to pay attention to moisturizing and avoid excessive dryness, otherwise the pupa will die and all the efforts will be in vain for two years.
Try to maintain a stable temperature. The Desertis small elephant large pocket bug is a relatively hardy insect. Its long-term tolerance temperature ranges from 15 to 28 degrees, preferably between 18 and 25 degrees. This will promote growth, especially during the early L3 stage, where temperature is a critical issue. The common temperature control method is to turn on the air conditioner. The advantage is that it can rear a large number of larvae, but the disadvantage is that the electricity bill will be higher. The coordinates are Shandong, and the indoor temperature is basically between 20 and 24 degrees throughout the spring and autumn without the need for air conditioning. In winter, with underfloor heating, it is around 22 degrees. However, in summer, the highest temperature can reach 35-40 degrees, and the daily electricity bill is between 5-10 yuan. This is unavoidable. If you are raising in small scale, you can consider buying a freezer and modifying the temperature control, which is a bit complicated. You can ask me for specific details in private. I can also help with the purchase of temperature control equipment. In a few days, I will update a more detailed article on temperature control. You can follow me for updates.
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