Diatraea grandiosella
Hatch Time @29C: ~96 hrs
Typical Egg Substrate: waxed paper
Egg Availability: on substrate or loose
Usual Larval Container: multi-cell tray, 1/cell
Also available in 8 oz. cups, up to second instar (discount)
Additional Information:
Larvae are extremely cannibalistic after second instar, especially when confined. As the name suggests, they tend to bore deep within artificial diet, making it difficult to work with later instars. Hatch rate is typically good, especially with fresh eggs.
Species information from Benzon Research
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