For the dreams : Plastic boxes with ventilation. Provide a quantity of substrate adapted to the number of larvae, approximately 2L per larva.

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. For 1 couple, provide for example a terrarium of 40x30x40 (LxWxH) with ventilation on the lid. It is important to provide at least 20cm of substrate for laying eggs. ( If the substrate is not high enough, the females will lay few or no eggs). 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: for optimal conditions 18/23°C because this species does not tolerate high heat.

Humidity:

For larvae: provide a slightly damp substrate.

During pupation: provide a slightly drier substrate.

For adults: Provide a slightly damp substrate. If the terrarium is well ventilated, provide a small spray of water every 2 to 3 days.

Lighting: Classic lighting required for adults (bulb, spotlight, tube, etc.)

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). It is possible to add protein supplements to obtain larger adults, even if with a classic substrate you can already obtain good results.

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