Helo.
I acquired these Polyphaga spp., collected in Armenia, some time ago, and they have since dropped a number of what I believe must be oothecae. Now, in six months or so, I've not seen any trace of any nymphs, so I've isolated a couple of these presumed eggsacs and tried keeping them a bit warmer, as well as a bit warmer+wetter, to no effect.
I'm obviously no biologist, and if anyone has any insights to share regarding these creatures, I'd be happier.
Edit. It would perhaps be of interest to know approximately the conditions under which they are kept:
Around 24C, mixture of peat/compost maybe 2" deep, sprayed a few blasts every fourth day or so.
Attached are three (bad) pictures, for reference. In descending order:
Adult female
Presumed oothecae-on-a-stick
Adult male.
I acquired these Polyphaga spp., collected in Armenia, some time ago, and they have since dropped a number of what I believe must be oothecae. Now, in six months or so, I've not seen any trace of any nymphs, so I've isolated a couple of these presumed eggsacs and tried keeping them a bit warmer, as well as a bit warmer+wetter, to no effect.
I'm obviously no biologist, and if anyone has any insights to share regarding these creatures, I'd be happier.
Edit. It would perhaps be of interest to know approximately the conditions under which they are kept:
Around 24C, mixture of peat/compost maybe 2" deep, sprayed a few blasts every fourth day or so.
Attached are three (bad) pictures, for reference. In descending order:
Adult female
Presumed oothecae-on-a-stick
Adult male.
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