For the dreams : Plastic boxes with ventilation. Provide a quantity of substrate adapted to the number of larvae.

It is possible to raise the larvae together. Since the larvae are small, a 5 L box can be used for about 15 - 20 larvae.

For the hulls : It is possible to leave the shell in the breeding box of the larval stage. Otherwise it can be transferred to another box. In all cases, the container must be properly ventilated.

For adults: Provide a terrarium adapted to the number of individuals. This is a small species so it is possible to raise 3 - 4 couples in a 40x30x30 (LxWxH) terrarium. The height of the substrate does not seem important but provide a minimum of 10 cm. Also provide small branches for movement.

The ground should not be completely flat because the beetles that fall on their backs die quickly because they can no longer turn around. It is therefore very important to fill it with bark, stones or other materials and not to flatten the substrate.

Temperature: Chlorocala conjux seems to appreciate high temperatures. Especially for the breeding season. We recommend a temperature of 25/30°C.

Humidity:

For larvae: provide a slightly damp substrate.

During pupation: provide a slightly drier substrate.

For adults: provide a slightly damp substrate. The ideal is one area with a damp substrate and another with a dry substrate. It seems that the eggs are laid in a dry substrate and then the larvae move to a damp area afterwards.

Lighting: Conventional lighting required for adults (bulb, spotlight, tube, etc.) Slightly warming lighting to encourage reproduction.

For larvae: Classic flower beetle substrate: decomposed and crushed oak, beech or possibly chestnut leaves. The larvae are saproxylophagous and feed on decomposing materials (wood, leaves).

For adults: Fruits (mainly banana) or beetle jelly. Possible supplement with pollen.