This item will provide you 1x BLUE Mecynorrhina torquata ugandensis larva.
Mecynorhina torquata ugandensis is a flower beetle that originates from Uganda. Although they are similar to the Goliath beetle, there are many color variations within this species which makes them an attractive beetle for many hobbyists. The one currently sold on this website is a blue form, the most popular color morph for this species.
Primarily feeds on rotten hardwood or flake soil. Will also feed on dried river shrimp as a supplement.
Beetle larvae go through 3 different larval phases: L1, L2, and L3. After the L3 stage, the larva pupates to turn into an adult beetle!
Difficulty level: Beginner
THIS SPECIES IS NOT NATIVE TO THE U.S. AND IS NOT TO BE RELEASED OUTDOORS!
Shipping Info:
Packages are usually sent out on Mondays-Wednesdays. If you have a desired shipping date, please contact us.
To keep adult beetles or larvae safe during shipping, we include a free heat pack or cold pack depending on the weather conditions in the receiving area. In case of extreme weather conditions however, we will contact you and work together to find an optimal shipping window.
Larvae are shipped with adequate substrate that should approximately last for 1-2 weeks. It is advisable to have an adequate supply of substrate ready before their arrival.
Two shipping options are available: USPS Priority and UPS Overnight. For Live Arrival Guarantee(LAG), you MUST choose the UPS Overnight shipping option.
More information on LAG and shipping here
For further inquiries and concerns, please contact us.
