Mealworm Farming

[Valcine]

I started my mealworm farm just over a week ago, and the first pupa has emerged from its cocoon this morning (or over night). It isn’t moving around much, but it is getting darker. Should I be concerned, or is it normal that it is not that active? When should it be more active?

 

[MadamPoofyBrow]

Do you mean that it is a pupa now, or that it is a beetle? The pupa stage lasts a couple weeks and they don’t move during that time. Just wiggle a little. Good luck with your mealworms!

 

[Hei 20]

I started my mealworm farm just over a week ago, and the first pupa has emerged from its cocoon this morning (or over night). It isn’t moving around much, but it is getting darker. Should I be concerned, or is it normal that it is not that active? When should it be more active?

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[aaggjg]

The pupa only really moves if you pick it up ..... Each stage of life takes awhile in the mealworm life cycle.... When I bought my worms 9 years ago they guy frowned when I told him I was going to raise them and he said well it will take 3 to 4 months before you get any..... not to mention they slow down a bit in winter.

So I'd suggest to just ignore your farm for a few weeks otherwise you will drive yourself crazy ...Just make sure you have a carrot or something in there for moisture and I am assuming you have fresh bedding so they have plenty to eat.

 

[Valcine]

The pupa only really moves if you pick it up ..... Each stage of life takes awhile in the mealworm life cycle.... When I bought my worms 9 years ago they guy frowned when I told him I was going to raise them and he said well it will take 3 to 4 months before you get any..... not to mention they slow down a bit in winter.

So I'd suggest to just ignore your farm for a few weeks otherwise you will drive yourself crazy ...Just make sure you have a carrot or something in there for moisture and I am assuming you have fresh bedding so they have plenty to eat.

Hello,
Yes. I have quick parts in the fire their bedding, and I alternate feeding them apples slices or carrots for their moisture needs. Thank you!

 

[Valcine]

Do you mean that it is a pupa now, or that it is a beetle? The pupa stage lasts a couple weeks and they don’t move during that time. Just wiggle a little. Good luck with your mealworms!

It emerged from its pupa shell and is a beetle now. It just doesn’t move much. I was worried it was dying.

 

[MadamPoofyBrow]

It emerged from its pupa shell and is a beetle now. It just doesn’t move much. I was worried it was dying.

My beetles don’t move much either, especially when they first emerge. They move around a bit more later, but don’t expect them to ever be super active. It’s nothing to worry about

 

[Valcine]

My beetles don’t move much either, especially when they first emerge. They move around a bit more later, but don’t expect them to ever be super active. It’s nothing to worry about

Thank you.