Peanut Beetle Colony (Ulomoides dermestoides)

Peanut Beetle Colony (Ulomoides dermestoides)

Start or expand your own breeding colony with Peanut Beetles (Ulomoides dermestoides). These small, hardy beetles are easy to care for and reproduce quickly under the right conditions, making them an excellent choice for hobbyists, breeders, and keepers of insect-eating reptiles, amphibians, birds, and other exotic pets.

Peanut Beetles have a complete life cycle consisting of egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages. Both the larvae and adult beetles can be used as feeder insects for appropriately sized animals, providing a natural source of enrichment and nutrition.

Colonies thrive in a simple enclosure with a dry grain-based substrate and benefit from occasional fresh vegetables for moisture. With minimal maintenance, they can produce a continuous supply of insects for feeding or breeding projects.

Features

• Healthy starter breeding colony of Ulomoides dermestoides
• Easy to establish and maintain
• Fast breeding under proper conditions
• Complete life cycle: egg, larva, pupa, and adult
• Suitable for long-term colony production
• Low-maintenance and ideal for insect enthusiasts

Care Guidelines

• Temperature: 22–30°C (72–86°F)
• Humidity: Low to moderate
• Diet: Bran, rolled oats, wheat bran, or other grain-based substrates with slices of carrot, potato, or apple provided occasionally for moisture
• Housing: Smooth-sided plastic container with good ventilation and a secure lid

Ideal For

• Reptiles
• Amphibians
• Insect-eating birds
• Small mammals that consume insects
• Educational projects
• Invertebrate hobbyists and breeders

Peanut Beetles are a fascinating species to observe and a practical choice for anyone looking to maintain a self-sustaining feeder insect colony with minimal effort. Proper husbandry will ensure a healthy, productive colony for months to come.

Note: Feed only appropriately sized larvae  to your pets, and always ensure the feeder insect is suitable for the species being fed.