Looking for a delicious treat for your reptiles or amphibians? Our pack of 10 Fruit-beetle Grubs are packed with nutrients to keep your pets happy and healthy. These Pachnoda grubs are easy to digest and provide a natural source of protein, making them the perfect addition to any diet. Treat your pets to a tasty and nutritious snack!
 
>Pachnoda Grubs are the soft-bodied larvae stage of the fruit beetle Pachnoda marginata, also known as Sun Beetles. Approximately 25-35mm long, Pachnoda Grub are available in a Pack of 10.
>With soft bodies, like Waxworms, Pachnoda Grubs make ideal treats for feeding to carnivorous and insectivorous reptiles and insect eating birds. 
 
What Are Pachnoda Fruit Beetle Grubs?
Pachnoda Fruit Beetle Grubs are beetle larvae that have been bred as live food for exotic pets. These fruit beetle grubs are great for dusting with calcium dust to give an extra boost of supplements. These beetles are bred in ethical conditions and make a great treat for healthy animals or a staple for those under the weather.
 
Are Fruit Beetle Grubs Good For Bearded Dragons?
Fruit beetle grubs are extremely popular with Bearded dragon keepers as they are easy to store and appealing to most Bearded dragons. However, these insects are very high in fat and may lead to poor health if overfed to your pet. They are best used as an occasional treat alongside less fatty livefood, such as Crickets or Locusts. 
 
Do Fruit Beetle Grubs Bite?
While not possessing the defensive capabilities of a Stag beetle, Pachnoda grubs are still capable of nipping your reptiles during a feed. If this is becoming a problem you can kill them before serving but some pets may find them less appetising. The bite of the grubs is designed to handle soft fruit like banana, mango and apple, and is unlikely to pose much of a threat to your lizard.
 
How Long Do Live Pachnoda Fruit Grubs last For?
We recommend feeding once a week or so as the grubs are better suited to being an occasional treat. We send our livefood as soon as possible, so each grub should last for between 3-5 months before becoming adult beetles, depending on the conditions they are kept in.
However, like most species of beetles, adult Fruit beetles can still be fed as livefood in a pinch, although their tough exterior might put off fussy eaters. Fruit beetles can also be used as Bioactive custodians as they will eat rotten fruit, leaves and live plants that smell and attract fruit flies.