Meet The Live Bugs at Camp!
We feature over 25! different species of arthropods
Common Name: Brazilian Pink Salmon
Scientific Name: Lasiodora parahybana
Personal Name: Athena
Where: Brazil
Athena came to us as a very small sling. She is a really greater eater and is growing up very well.
Common Name: Egyptian Camel Spider
Scientific Name: Solifuga sp.
Personal Name: Caragrande
Where: Egypt
Voracious eaters, one of the strangest arachnids in the world. Their head is almost completely made up of jaws that they use to grab and kill prey.
Common Name: False Widow
Scientific Name: Steatoda grossa
Despite looking similar to the iconic and dangerous black widow spider, false widows are considered relatively harmless. While False widows do have a venomous bite, the venom will most likely only cause slight pain around the bite site, with the pain being no worse than that of a wasp sting. False widows in general are quite aloof and very unlikely to bite humans.
Common Name: Western Black Widow
Scientific Name: Latrodectus hesperus
Where: Western United States, especially in the southwestern states. Highly venomous, one of the most well-known spiders. They make messy tangled web with their "comb" feet. Their web is very effective at catching unsuspecting prey.
Common Name: Honeypot ants
Scientific Name: Myrmecosystus navajo
•Facts: Several species found throughout the Southwest
•Diet: honeydew, scavengers
•Behavior: individuals in the colony serve as honey repletes to store food for the rest of the colony
Common Name: Mexican Red-Rump
Scientific Name: Tliltocatl vagans
Personal Name: Grunona (Grumpy)
Where: Yucatan down into Central America
Grunona is our largest tarantula and although she seems grumpy all of the time, she is very sweet, she just does not like to be bothered.
Common Name: Emperor Scorpion and Thai Forest Scorpion
Scientific Name: Pandinus imperator and Heterometrus sp
Personal Names: Reina and Rey
Where?: West Africa and Thailand, respectively
These scorpions look very similar and they are found in rainforests and savannas and can live for 6 to 8 years. These are one of the largest scorpion species in the world, averaging 20 centimeters in length. Both scorpions are actually relatively docile and has a mostly harmless sting to humans. They will burrow under the dirt and rocks and area often found hiding in termite mounds throughout their habitat.
Common Name: Ironclad beetle
Scientific Name: Asbolus verrucosus
Personal Names: Mary and Barry
They live in very hot parts of this North American deserts. They are scavengers and very sweet.
Common Name: Striped Devil
Scientific Name: (Hoffmannius Spinigerus)
The Striped Devil scorpion lives in western US deserts where it can reach very high densities of 1,000s of individuals in an area the size of an average backyard. Venom is not medically significant for humans or other mammals and is not considered dangerous. Their sting is as painful as a hornet sting.
Common Name: Indian Stick Bug
Scientific Name: Carasius morosus
Where?: Throughout tropical and subtropical regions, predominantly Southern Asia and South America.
The Indian Stick Insect is probably the best pet walking stick. They are robust, large, tropical, stick insects originating from the Palmi Hills of Tamil Nadu, in Southern India. They are very popular in Europe, where they are legal to keep, and are frequently seen in European classrooms. In the United States, you need to get a permit from the USDA in order to keep them, because this species can be a potential pest species. The Indian Stick Insect only lives from 6 months to 1 year on average, but it is asexual with adults laying up to 3 eggs a day, so it makes up for it's short life. Males of this species are extremely rare, but they do exist. The Indian Stick Insect is the hardiest out of all the walking sticks, making it a great captive stick insect!
Common Name: Desert Hairy Scorpion
Scientific Name: Hadrurus arizonensis
Where?: Arizona and Southwestern New Mexico
Personal Names: MujerGrande, MujerPromedio, and MujerPequena
H. arizonensis is the largest scorpion in North America, Arizona Desert hairy scorpions are a warm-desert species, specially adapted to hot and dry conditions. They are usually found in and around washes or low-elevation valleys where they dig elaborate burrows (up to 2.5 m or 8 ft 2 in) and emerge at night to forage for prey and mates.
Common Name: Mexican Painted
Scientific Name: Brachypelma emilia
Personal Name: Emilia
Where?: Mexico
The Mexican Painted is a species of terrestrial tarantula closely related to the famous Mexican redknee tarantula. Like the redknee it is a docile tarantula and popular in the pet trade. It is slow growing and, like many tarantulas, females can live for decades. These spiders' primary mode of defense is its urticating hairs that cover its body which can cause irritation when “flicked” from the spider.
Common Name: Brazilian Giant Blonde
Scientific Name: Nhandu tripepii
Personal Name: Linda
Where?: Brazil
Linda stays underground in her retreat tubes during the day but she will come to the surface when she is hungry for a cricket. In this picture she is waiting for a treat. The Brazilian Giant Blonde is a large terrestrial tarantula with long pinkish hairs all over its body, giving it an overall pink appearance. These tarantula’s are generally known for being rather docile, the Brazilian Giant Blonde are considered gentle giants.
Common Name: Greenbottle Blue
Scientific Name: Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens
Personal Names: Koshka and Maria
Where?: Northern Coast of Venezuela
We have two of these beautiful tarantulas; Koshka likes to hang out on the surface and Maria loves her retreat burrows. The Greenbottle Blue tarantula has a docile demeanor but they are fast. The tarantula’s metallic blue legs and orange abdomen make it incredibly visually striking and highly sought after, as possible pets. They have a tendency to make large funnel webs whether in captivity or the wild.
Common Name: Darkling Beetle
Scientific Name: Tenebrionidae (family)
Darkling Beetles are common insects in Arizona and there are thousands of species but most are black, they just differe in size and shape. Like the name, they love to hang out in dark places! They are omnivores, and scavengers too - so they enjoy things like other dead insects, fresh and rotting plants & leaves, and fungi. In some species of Darkling Beetle the larva are called mealworms and superworms. These mealworms/superworms are very common as food for pet reptiles, birds, and fish - so you might have dealt with some of these beetles already, just in their baby form!
Darkling beetles are sometimes called “Stink bugs” because many put their hind end in the air and emit a strong chemical that deters predators. While they do have wings, Darkling beetles do not fly, and they can extract water from their food so they can long periods with a water source.
Common Name: Dubia Roach
Scientific Name: Blaptica dubia
Where?: Central and South America
Dubia Roaches, unlike other roaches, cannot climb or fly, making them a great pet/feeder option. As long as they are in a smooth sided glass or plastic enclosure, the Dubia Roaches cannot escape. They are easy to care for, only requiring a consistent moisture source, a full diet, and plenty of hiding spaces.
Common Name:Madagascar Hissing Cockroach
Scientific Name: Gromphadorhina portentosa
Where?: Madagascar
These cockroaches are one of the largest species of cockroach, reaching 2 to 3 inches at maturity. They are native to the island of Madagascar, where they are can be found inside of rotting logs. It is one of 20 known species of hissing roaches from Madagascar. Unlike most cockroaches, they are wingless and are excellent climbers. Males can be distinguished from females by their thicker, hairier antennae and the very pronounced "horns" on the pronotum
Common Name: Red Rainbow Stag Beetle
Scientific Name: Phalacrognathus muelleri
Where?: Australia
Adult lifespan: 1-2 years
Pupa period: 1-2 months.
Larva period: Male: 1 year Female: 4-6 months
Phalacrognathus muelleri, often referred to as the Rainbow Stag Beetle, is a remarkable beetle species known for its impressive size and striking appearance. Native to Australia, this species is a popular choice among insect enthusiasts. The Rainbow Stag Beetle is found in Australia. Beetles provided by https://jamesbeetlefarm.com/
Common Name: Goliath Beetle
Scientific Name: Goliathus goliatus
Where?: Afica
Adult lifespan: 1 year
Pupa period: 1-2 months.
Larva period: Male: 1 year Female: 4-6 months
Breeding difficulty: 3/10
Goliathus goliatus, commonly known as the Goliath Beetle, is one of the most famous and largest species of beetles in the world. These massive insects are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts for their impressive size, distinctive appearance, and intriguing behaviors. Beetles provided by https://jamesbeetlefarm.com/
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Common Name: Pacific Hermit Crab
Scientific Name: Coenobita compressus
Where?: Northwestern South America
There are scores of hermit crab species, we have one of the two species that are common in the pet trade. They are omnivorous, communal, and very curious!
Common Name: Green Rainbow Stag Beetle
Scientific Name: Phalacrognathus muelleri
Where?: Australia
Adult lifespan: 1-2 years
Pupa period: 1-2 months.
Larva period: Male: 1 year Female: 4-6 months
Phalacrognathus muelleri, commonly known as the Rainbow Stag Beetle, is one of the largest and most captivating stag beetle species found in Australia. It is very similar to the Rainbow Stag Beetle except it is mostly green. Beetles provided by https://jamesbeetlefarm.com/
Common Name: Mexican Red Knee
Scientific Name: Brachypelma hamorii
Personal Name: Ruby3
Where?: Mexico
The Mexican Red Knee is a beautiful and docile tarantula and easy to care for.
Common Name: The Antler Flower Beetle
Scientific Name: Dicronocephalus wallichi bourgoini
Where?: Taiwan
Adult lifespan: 2-4 months
Pupa period: 1 months.
Larva period: 4-6 months
The adult beetles feed on a variety of fruits such as banana, apple, pear, peach and watermelon. The larvae feed on decaying wood and leaf litter. Beetles provided by https://jamesbeetlefarm.com/
Common Name: Green Banana Roach
Scientific Name: Panchlora nivea
Where?: Cuba and SE United States
The females can grow up to 24 mm and the smaller males are 12 to 15 mm long. They are winged and strong fliers, pale green to yellowish green in colour. The nymphs are brown or black and are borrowers.
Rarely found indoors, so is not considered a pest. The adults can often be found in shrubbery, trees, and plants. The young can be found under logs and other debris. It is often attracted to both indoor and outdoor lights and it is mainly a nocturnal species.
Common Name: Metallic Stag Beetle
Scientific Name: Cyclamates metallifer finae
Where?: Indonesia, primarily on the Maluku Islands and Sulawesi.
Adult lifespan: 6-12 months
Pupa period: 1-2 months.
Larva period: Male: 1 year Female: 4-6 months
The Metallic Stag Beetle, is celebrated for its striking appearance, impressive size, and unique metallic sheen. These beetles are among the largest of their kind, typically measuring around 50-80 millimeters in length. This subspecies is native to the lush rainforests of Southeast Asia, with a particular presence in countries like Indonesia. In their natural habitat, they inhabit trees and vegetation, where they feed on tree sap and decaying plant matter. Beetles provided by https://jamesbeetlefarm.com/
Common Name: Central American Tailless Whip Scorpion
Scientific Name: Phrynus whitei
Where?: Central America
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Adults Can Grow Up To 4 – 6 Inches Across In Leg Span
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They Are Agile And Intelligent Hunters
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Like other species of the order Amblypygi, species of the genus Phrynus are dorso-ventrally flattened arachnids with elongate, antenniform front legs used to navigate their environment and communicate with conspecifics
Common Name: CowPea Weevil
Scientific Name: Callosobruchus maculatus
Where?: Widespread pest
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Adults may be found outdoors in flowers in early spring. Eggs laid by females hatch in 5 to 20 days. Larvae typically feed inside the cowpea, taking from 2 weeks to 6 months to develop before pupating there. Six or seven generations may occur per year.
Common Name: The Giant Whip Scorpion
Scientific Name: Mastigoproctus giganteus
Where?: Arizona and New Mexico
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They usually dig burrows with their pedipalps, to which they transport their prey. They may also burrow under logs, rotting wood, rocks, and other natural debris. They prefer humid, dark places and avoid light.