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
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
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
Food
N.carinata aren't picky about their food.
Type - Normal darkling beetle diet
Temperature
N.carinata can be kept into the low 70s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures.
Range - 70 F to 80 F
