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Investigation of the Proper Density for Rearing Protaetia brevitarsis Larvae

흰점박이꽃무지(Protaetia brevitarsis)의 유충사육 시 적정밀도 규명

  • Choi, Sung-Up (Department of Companion Animal & Animal Resource, Joongbu Univeristy) ;
  • Choi, In-Hag (Department of Companion Animal & Animal Resource, Joongbu Univeristy) ;
  • Son, Jin-Sung (HMO Health Dream Agricultural Association Corporation) ;
  • Chung, Tae-Ho (Department of Companion Animal & Animal Resource, Joongbu Univeristy)
  • Received : 2021.01.03
  • Accepted : 2021.02.05
  • Published : 2021.02.28
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Abstract

This study aimed to provide information and data for the management of insect breeding farms by identifying the appropriate density when rearing Protaetia brevitarsis larvae. The breeding box of the insects was filled with 2 L of fermented sawdust on a 50 × 35 × 15 cm sheet of plastic, and the density of the treatments was 200, 300 and 400 P. brevitarsis in the first, second, and third larval stages. Each treatment was repeated five times, and the sawdust medium was replaced three times (10 intervals). The experiments were conducted for a total of 30 days from March 1, 2020. Overall, 200 P.brevitarsis in the first, second, and third larval stages reared in the breeding box had a higher average survival rate and lower average mortality rate, thereby contributing to efficient production. In conclusion, this result suggests a way to increase production efficiency through the environmental management of insect breeding farms.

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