4

3

2

1

3000

300

30

3

They are sold in pet stores as pets

They are first stage of beetle development.

They are first stage of beetle development

They are second stage of beetle development

1-3 days

3-5 days

5-7 days

7-10 days

larval

beetle

pupal

Remains to help raise the baby beetles

Searches for food for the mother

Searches for food for the baby beetles

Leaves

Egg and sperm join

Male and female beetle mate

Female lays eggs

Eggs hatch