Cetonischema speciosa cyanochlora is a blue beetle native to Iran, with a distinctive color and shine, often found in small groups of 4-5 individuals in the same location.
DIMENSIONS: 10-15 mm average size
ORIGIN: Namibia
ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES: 25-26°C daytime temperature, 18-22°C nighttime temperature, 60-80% humidity
DIET: Fruit jellies (jellypot) and leaf debris present in the substrate
RECOMMENDED SETUP: Terrarium or fauna box 30x20x20 cm, specific substrate for beetles, with a dry to moist base in a 2:1 ratio, along with terrarium plants or foliage plants that provide adequate shelter, hydration provided by daily misting (once a day) or with hydrogel.
HABITS: It is a gregarious species that inhabits small groups in a specific area and are Nocturnal
AGGRESSIVENESS: 0 – none
GROWTH RATE: Medium growth, with larvae hatching in about 6–8 months; fully formed beetles live about 3–4 years.
CITES STATUS: No