{"product_id":"giant-flower-beetle-male-larva-mecynorrhina-torquata-immaculicollis","title":"Giant Flower Beetle Male Larva | Mecynorrhina torquata immaculicollis","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiant Flower Beetle Male Larva (\u003cem\u003eMecynorrhina torquata immaculicollis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a live invertebrate offered by Newlands Home \u0026amp; Garden Centre. This listing is for a male larva, not an adult beetle. This care guide is tailored to the listed animal and should be adjusted for its current age and size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCentral Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e22–26°C, using a monitored, safe temperature gradient suitable for the life stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHousing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarval tub with ample deep, decaying-wood-based beetle substrate. Ensure ventilation, suitable enclosure dimensions and escape prevention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHumidity \u0026amp; Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep nutritious substrate lightly moist. Provide a safe drinking-water source where appropriate, and avoid stagnant, waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecialist flower beetle larval substrate. Avoid oversized or wild-caught prey, and remove uneaten food promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifespan \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLifespan and adult dimensions depend on sex, life stage and husbandry. Please ask our team about the size and stage of the individual available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a male larva, not an adult beetle. Avoid handling; take particular care during moulting and when maintaining the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live animals are Click \u0026amp; Collect only from Newlands Home \u0026amp; Garden Centre. Images, colours and sizes may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Pet Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48672467059015,"sku":"0048136","price":21.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/3168_0.jpg?v=1699302632","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/products\/giant-flower-beetle-male-larva-mecynorrhina-torquata-immaculicollis","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}