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Copulation-Readiness

Copulation-Readiness

The indication of the copulation readiness means the time from the last molt to the first copulation readiness. It's only a notion and depends on the aviable food and keeping conditions.

Male ca. 1 week after the last molt
Female ca. 10 days after the last molt
Copulation Period ca. 8- 10 hours
Ooths First building 3- 4 weeks after the last molt
Period 5- 12 days
Place leafes, branches
Number up to 18
Size ca. 7mm
Shape box shaped, single eggs are visible
Color brown, in the middle of the upper side white
Incubation Temperature 24°C- 30°C
Humidity 60%- 70% (spray them every 2nd day)
Period 4- 5 weeks
Hatching Number up to 15, averaged 10
Size 5mm
Look white, like bigger nymphs
Breeding Temperature 25°C- 30°C
Humidity 60%- 80%, not too wet
Hint keep looking for a good ventilation
small nymphs need to be fed with small drosophila (D. melanogaster)

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