Author： PATTON R. L.
Publisher： Entomological Society of America
ISSN： 1938-2901
Source： Annals of the Entomological Society of America, Vol.71, Iss.1, 1978-01, pp. : 40-42
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Abstract
The best growth and development of Acheta domesticus in laboratory culture has been attained with an oligidic diet containing 30% protein, approximately 10% of which is from powdered animal liver. A rearing temperature of 32°C will give a life cycle from egg to adult of 6–7 weeks. Under optimum conditions, 500-mg (mean wt) crickets are produced. There are 10 molts in the course of development. Crowding is a factor, principally in the early stages if the population density exceeds 1 cricket per 2½ cm2 of crawl space. This is an estimate with 100% safety factor.
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