Gymnetis thula (Harlequin Flower Beetle)

Gymnetis thula

(Harlequin Flower Beetle)

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Gymnetis thula (the Harlequin Flower Beetle) 

Adult Size - Male (24 mm), Female (24 mm)

Climbing Ability - None

Flying Ability - Adults can fly

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Enclosure

G.thula aren't particularly large or crowding sensitive, so their enclosure doesn't need to be spacious.

Ventilation level - Moderate

Hides - Necessary

Barrier/Secure Lid - Necessary

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Substrate

G.thula eat their substrate as larvae, so it must consist of their food.

Type - Decaying organic material

Moisture level - Moderate

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Food

G.thula aren't picky about their food and can be fed an average flower beetle diet.

Type - 

Adults: Fruits, beetle jelly

Larvae: Decaying organic material

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Temperature

G.thula can be kept into the mid 60s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures.

Range - 65 F to 90 F