It takes several days before this happens. After laying eggs, the female leaves them there to hatch. This can be the bark of a rotting tree stump, in animal carcass, under decomposing vegetation or under soil with considerable humus. The female lays mature eggs in hidden places. Unlike most small animals, it goes through internal fertilization for reproduction. The fertilized eggs remain within the female’s system in a specialized organ.
The superworm undergoes a complete metamorphosis.ĭuring their mating season, the male transfers sperms to all the female eggs within her.
However, they tend to remain in their larval stage longer. The life cycle of superworm is the same as the rest of the other beetles. Barns are another area they are likely to be found in. In fact, they are generally found in storage areas particularly for grains. Not to forget is the fact that during their molting stage, superworms are easy to eat since they are softer. With time, they gradually darken to turn into a black color. As soon as this happens, they emerge from their position completely white. This happens before they finally form a pupa. Known to feed mostly on dead and decaying vegetation, superworms can molt a number of times in their larval stage of development. For this reason, they are referred to as cannibals. If nothing is provided to them, they end up devouring their very own. While in this form of their development, they often eat a great deal. If kept in large groups, it takes a long time for them to leave the larval stage. For them to sufficiently feed the pet animal, superworms need to be well fed and watered.
Superworms grow to a size of 50mm when mature. Those who tasted superworms say they have an almond like kind of taste. Human beings have been able to consume them too. When giving them to pet animals, it may be necessary to crush their heads first, otherwise they may harm an animal, more so the young naive ones. At this stage of development, it is easy to confuse them with mealworm darkling beetle. In their larval stage, they become large darkling beetle.
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