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Zophobas morio

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Field Notes

Description:

About 4-6cm in length. Tan body with black/ dark brown stripes and head. Will turn into a black beetle over time.

Notes:

Commonly used as a food source for pet reptiles.

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keithp2012
If you get an adult beetle please add a photo. Also specify mabye that to pupate they need to be seperated
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2013

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