Dalotia "Atheta" coriara - Rove Beetle

LIVE DELIVERY GUARANTEE Thrives in damp conditions. Introduce early during propagation cycles in greenhouses. Active flyer and fast runner. TARGET PESTS Fungus Gnats, Root Aphids, Shoreflies, Spider Mites, Thrips, Springtails, Root Mealybugs, Sow Bugs, Rollie-Pollies, & more. DESCRIPTION Scientific Name: Dalotia (Atheta) coriara DALOTIA are nocturnal soil-dwelling generalist predators that targets a wide range of underground pests in various life stages, particularly eggs. Measuring about 3-4mm long, they are light to dark brown in color with short wing covers and flexible elongated abdomens that curve upward under certain stimuli. DALOTIA are active fliers and fast runners so it’s advisable to wait until you’re in the release area to open the container. Adult females lay several hundred individual eggs in the soil or growing medium near pest populations. These eggs hatch within 3-7 days into larvae, initiating an active feeding phase that lasts for about 10-14 days before entering the pupal stage. After approximately 3-7 days of pupation, they emerge from the cocoon as adults. The lifecycle from egg to adult is approximately 14-21 days, and the adult lifespan is about 2-4 weeks. INTRODUCTION RATES 0.2-1 beetle per sq. ft. Only calculate soil surface. If transplanted, release again. STORAGE Store at 45-55°F for no longer than 2 days. PRO TIPS Rove beetles can be used in conjunction with Hypoaspis miles and Beneficial Nematodes for a more complete control of fungus gnats, thrips, and other soft-bodied pest. ITEM NUMBERS ROVE-100: Minimum of 100 beetles per bottle. ROVE-500: Minimum of 500 beetles per bottle. ROVE-1K: Minimum of 1,000 beetles per bottle. ROVE-3K: Minimum of 3,000 beetles per bottle.