Sun Beetle - Pachnoda marginata

15 mixed size grubs

Origin: West and Central Africa

Status: Captive Bred

Size: Approx. 2 to 3cm as mature beetles 

This is a stunning species of beetle that are simple to keep. Larval stage takes around 3 to 5 months before they begin the pupating process. This then takes around 5 weeks before the adult beetle emerges.

Keep the grubs in a leaf litter rich, damp substrate, ideally a flake soil if available. Feed fruit and veg regularly.