Merulanella sp. Ember Bee
Scientific Name: Merulanella sp.
Common Name: Ember Bee
Origin: Vietnam
Qty per container: Quantity ordered
Adult Size: 19 mm / 0.75 in
Reproduction rate: Fast
Species is characterized by a large body with colors ranging from yellow/orange/red with black and some pesenting with a powdered body. It is not a burrowing species and will be found in groups congregating in leaf litter or under flat bark. It has been observed in groups of two to three.
Temperature can range from 70°-78° Fahrenheit. Higher temperatures can cause stress and rapid death rate.
Food items offered are mango and carrots with success. Dry food powder/gel with high calcium and protein content.
Substrate should be damp and offer plenty of cover like flat bark or an area of leaf litter for the best environment.