Creobroter pictipennis molting into L3

[Lou]

This is the last of 4 Creobroter pictipennis to molt from L2 to L3.I just happened to catch it in the act.

One with a flash

 

[Aryia]

Nice! That's an excellent idea with the paper towels btw.

 

[Termite48]

You did a good job providing them a nice environment to molt safely, preserved the image and posted to share. Thanks!

 

[Lou]

Nice! That's an excellent idea with the paper towels btw.

It's easy to change too.I use a 1/4 sheet on the bottom of a 32 oz cup,then roll a full sheet diagonally and twist it tight,bend and dampen with a mist bottle.

You did a good job providing them a nice environment to molt safely, preserved the image and posted to share. Thanks!

Thanks,I'm kind of a visual person,I like to see things.I think I have some shots of one of the L1s molting.I'll check and post if I do.

 

[Lou]

Here is the L1 molting shortly after misting.

 

[Lou]

The first of the four molted to a L4 today.

 

[PookaDotted]

Awesome pictures!

 

[Lou]

Thanks,They will get better as they get bigger.I will try and catch them throughout all their molts if I can.

 

[PookaDotted]

I think i'm going to steal your idea with the paper towels, I would have never thought to do that. That's a great idea.

 

[Lou]

Haha,steal away.There is enough room for them to choose the lid or the paper towel to grip on to.The paper towel holds the moisture nicely so just make sure you don't saturate it so they don't drown.

 

[PlayingMantis]

Interesting method using the paper towels. I never thought of that!

 

[PookaDotted]

They're multi purpose and you can change them whenever you need to. plus if they fall they will land on something soft

 

[Lou]

Exactly.

Sometimes the simplest ideas work well.

I'm glad you guys like it.

 

[Lou]

I caught the second of four molting to L4 in action.I love the glow in the dark color they have at this stage.