CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Raising firefly larvae (How to raise firefly larvae)

Abstract: [Raising firefly larvae]

How to raise firefly larvae:

The concept is the same as home-based breeding, but if the space allows, it is best to arrange it as close to the natural environment as possible.

The larvae of terrestrial species can be reared in the same manner as above, but should be covered with a fine net to prevent escape; a vegetable garden can be planted to raise snails for the larvae to prey on.

For aquatic species, you can build artificial rivers to allow the water to circulate. It would be best if there were artificial waterfalls to increase the amount of naturally dissolved oxygen. However, it should be noted that firefly larvae require an environment with slow water flows.

Then carp and other fish are raised in the river, and algae are reproduced using the feces excreted by the carp. These algae can provide food for snails; and the larvae of fireflies can prey on these snails.

Note that the river bank should be soil to provide space for mature larvae to pupate. If there is a large breeding space, you can also consider the design of aquatic and terrestrial parallel environment.

The larvae of fireflies are carnivorous. The larvae of terrestrial fireflies mostly eat smaller snails. Of course, there are some exceptions, such as the two-colored firefly that only eats earthworms and not snails.

Most aquatic firefly larvae eat snails in the water. Sometimes they also eat small fish, tadpoles, etc. After the pupae, most fireflies will not eat or drink, and often only eat dew, honeydew or pollen and nectar. In South America, a few species of fireflies will glow and prey on other types of fireflies or small light-attracting insects as food.