Ralph Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I am attempting to raise Melanoplus sp. from the egg, and I was wondering what speed they would molt. They have a pretty high humidity, loads of food (changed regularly) and are at room temp. How many days does it take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I am attempting to raise Melanoplus sp. from the egg, and I was wondering what speed they would molt. They have a pretty high humidity, loads of food (changed regularly) and are at room temp. How many days does it take? At the low 70s each molt/instar takes about about twenty days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Ooh, this little dude still has a dozen days or so . I have yet for them to make it far past a fortnight, if past. He's gorging himself on lettuce and carrot though. Too small for photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Is it romaine lettuce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 I think so, it's dark green (he still gets light green if I can't find dark) and sometimes has those little ripples on the edges. He's been getting salad lettuce a lot lately, my mom hasn't picked up more dark green yet. Romaine is better for bugs, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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