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

For example, for 10 larvae: provide a 5L box.

For the nymphs : Once in the shell, you can either leave them in the same box as the larvae or transfer them to another ventilated container. To do this, you will need to reposition the shell in the substrate.

For adults: Provide a terrarium adapted to the number of individuals. For approximately 3/4 couples, provide at least a terrarium of approximately 40x30x30 (LxWxH) with ventilation on the lid. Also provide approximately 10cm minimum of substrate and 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: Approximately 22°C/28°C for breeding larvae and adults.

Humidity:

For the 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, spray it lightly with water every 2 to 3 days.

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

For the larvae: Classic flower beetle substrate: decomposed and crushed oak, beech or possibly chestnut leaves. The larvae are saproxylophagous and feed on decomposing matter (wood, leaves). If the larvae lack food, there is a risk of dying them or obtaining small specimens. The substrate will need to be renewed as soon as there is too much excrement.

For adults: Fruits (mainly bananas) or beetle jelly. Pollen is also appreciated. Renew as often as possible as soon as the food starts to deteriorate.