Nyctoporis carinata (Carinated Darkling Beetle)

Nyctoporis carinata

(Carinated Darkling Beetle)

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Nyctoporis carinata (the Carinated Darkling Beetle) 

Adult Size - Male (14 mm), Female (16 mm)

Climbing Ability - None

Flying Ability - None

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Enclosure

N.carinata aren't particularly large or crowding sensitive, so their enclosure doesn't need to be spacious. It should have enough height for a deep substrate, however.

Ventilation level - High

Hides - Necessary

Barrier/Secure Lid - Not necessary

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Substrate

N.carinata aren't picky about their substrate as long as it holds moisture well and is compactible. It should be deep enough for communal pupation.

Type - Not picky

Moisture level - Bottom 2/3 moist, top 1/3 dry

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Food

N.carinata aren't picky about their food.

Type - Normal darkling beetle diet

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Temperature

N.carinata can be kept into the low 70s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures.

Range - 70 F to 80 F