Pachnoda flaviventris sinuata - Adult Pair

Pachnoda flaviventris sinuata 
As with most pachnoda species they are very easy to care for.
Adults like a tank they can move around in and do a bit of flying, as well as being able to find their food and mate. Provide substrate consisting of decaying oak and beech mulch, soil and sof decaying oak and beech branches. Depth should be a minimum of around 5-6 inches for this species. Providing a warm basking area or keeping them in a warm room can help to increase egg laying in the females.
Adults feed on a mix of ripe fruit and beetle jelly.
Adults live on average 4-6 months.
Development time from egg to adult: 6 - 9 Months
Larvae feed well on decaying oak and beech leaf mulch.