Insect husbandry.
Jul 16, 2020 12:54:51 #
No macro pictures. Forgive me.
To find many obscure beetles it is easier to rear, rather thhan find many.
I use a carryout container. Bought from an oriental take out, $ .60 each.
I add a pair of screens for venting.
Here is one, with a shelf mushroom. Good source of many beetles.
Note the frass, the 'dust'. This is active.
We will see what we find.
The pictures.
Thank you.
Bill
To find many obscure beetles it is easier to rear, rather thhan find many.
I use a carryout container. Bought from an oriental take out, $ .60 each.
I add a pair of screens for venting.
Here is one, with a shelf mushroom. Good source of many beetles.
Note the frass, the 'dust'. This is active.
We will see what we find.
The pictures.
Thank you.
Bill
Jul 16, 2020 14:56:56 #
Jul 16, 2020 18:22:44 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Very interesting. I am sure you will keep us apprised!
Mark.
I will.
I have two more, one for Gary and one for you, if you wish.
Private your address.
Thank you for your response.
One piece, by the way, can produce specimens for years.
Bill
Jul 17, 2020 05:54:50 #
Another one of your interesting and informative posts. You always teach me something new. The left part of that shelf mushroom looks like a puppy dog.
Jul 17, 2020 12:45:07 #
Bill, you have a very special talent and the knowledge to make use of it. It's one thing for a guy like me to walk around with a camera hoping to find something of interest compared to your finding, caring and breeding these interesting specimens. Keep up the fascinating work for I surely enjoy seeing and reading about it.
Jul 17, 2020 21:41:32 #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
Another one of your interesting and informative posts. You always teach me something new. The left part of that shelf mushroom looks like a puppy dog.
Thank you. I used to mentor kids, but I find that the adult kid in us all make adults much more enjoyable. And i was missing working with kids. I had been married to a third grade teacher. A readymade audience.
Ever give a talk, with animals to show to about a hundred kids? Three classes.
Wow they are amazing.
Thanks, Brenda. Always my pleasure
I have have been involved in this sort of natural study all my life.
Seriously for over fifty.
Good morning.
Bill
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