Grall's flower beetle (Eudicella gralli)

Short answers

Grall's flower beetle: How big does the enclosure need to be?

30×20×25 cm.

Grall's flower beetle: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 23–27 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 20–23 °C.

Grall's flower beetle: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Not required.

Grall's flower beetle: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: larva 6–9 months, beetle 3–6 months.

Grall's flower beetle: Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes – it is considered suitable for beginners (difficulty: Beginner).

Climate

Daytime temperature

23–27 °C

Night temperature

20–23 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

65–80 %

UVB

Not required

Enclosure

Minimum size

30×20×25 cm

Substrate

Larvae: flake soil or leaf mould 15–20 cm; beetles: mould plus branches

Feeding

Food

Larvae: mould; beetles: fruit, beetle jelly

Feeding interval

beetles every 2–3 days

Key facts

Adult size

3–4 cm

Life expectancy

larva 6–9 months, beetle 3–6 months

Origin

East Africa

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Keep adult beetles in a group (pairs, e.g. 1 male to 2 females); rear larvae individually instead. Larvae become strongly cannibalistic when food or space is short and will eat each other; as adult beetles, several pairs get along in a sufficiently large enclosure.

Notes

A good way into beetle breeding: brilliant green with a yellow stripe, straightforward and quick through the cycle.

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What you need to start

To keep Grall's flower beetle (Eudicella gralli) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (30×20×25 cm), substrate (Larvae: flake soil or leaf mould 15–20 cm; beetles: mould plus branches), a heat source with a thermostat, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.