Cheirolasia burkei L3

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L3 Cheirolasia burkei burkei – The clown flower beetle

I do not recommend this species for beginners.

Please read full description for info and rearing recommendations

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Description

Look: black body with yellow polka dots and golden wings. Males have elongated fluffy tarsi and a small cephalic horn. Females have a more compact build with fuzzy elytrae.

Imago: 25-35 mm

Natural habitat : Zambia

Larvae from wild import 2021

These larvae were captive bred in Belgium

Food for the imago: ripe fruit, beetle jelly

temp/hygro: 18°C – 30 °C / 70%-90%

Food for the larva: oak and beech peat / regular household vegetable compost mixed with rotting oak and beech leaves / white rotten wood from beech or oak is also accepted

Pupal cell: dry sand is required for pupation when larvae start their wandering phase. cocoon stage lasts 3-4 months and adults will emerge during the rain seasons, – this is why spraying water is advised.

Communal or individual rearing: communal rearing is advised but make sure to provide a really large rearing box and protein supplements

cycle completion: 10 to 14 months

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