Artificial feeding device for andopedidae larvae

Abstract

The artificial feeding device comprises a breeding mechanism and a humidifying mechanism, the breeding mechanism comprises a breeding container, a water seepage hole is formed in the center of the bottom of the breeding container, a filter screen is arranged at the bottom of the breeding container, and a sandy soil layer is arranged on the upper side of the filter screen; the humidifying mechanism comprises a humidifying container, the lower portion of the breeding container is placed in the humidifying container, and a plurality of water is added to the inner bottom of the humidifying container. The artificial feeding device for the pteropsidae larvae is used for artificial feeding of the pteropsidae larvae, staged isolated breeding can be conveniently carried out according to the growth cycle of the pteropsidae larvae, the breeding environment can be controlled, sandy soil can be conveniently replaced in good time, the insect growth environment is protected, and the artificial feeding survival rate of the pteropsidae larvae is increased; the whole growth process of the larvae is conveniently observed, and the species of the larvae are accurately determined.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of insect breeding technology, specifically to an artificial breeding device for Tenebrionidae larvae. Background Technology

[0002] Tenebrionidae is one of the most numerous families of insects, with more than twice the known number of bird species worldwide. Their diets are extremely complex, making them one of the most challenging groups to study within the entire order Coleoptera. When conducting species research and defining the genus of Tenebrionidae, simply analyzing the morphological characteristics of captured larvae is sometimes inaccurate. However, through artificial rearing and observation throughout their entire lifespan, their species can be accurately determined.

[0003] Currently, the breeding of Tenebrionidae insects usually involves adding sand to a container as a breeding tool. After capture and transportation, some wet soil from the collection site is placed at the bottom of a wide-mouthed bottle, then the larvae are placed in, and the bottle is sealed with gauze.

[0004] However, due to cannibalism among larvae older than the third instar, different species of insects should be reared separately. Even within the same species, density should be minimized; older and younger larvae should not be mixed, and adults and larvae should not be mixed. Furthermore, Tenebrionidae insects are susceptible to parasitic mites and fungi during rearing, leading to reduced larval survival rates. Therefore, to ensure insect survival rates, certain requirements must be placed on the rearing environment, such as soil moisture and cleanliness.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an artificial rearing device for Tenebrionidae larvae, so as to classify the larvae by species and isolate and raise them in stages according to their growth cycle, thereby improving the survival rate and facilitating the observation of the entire growth process of the larvae to accurately determine their species. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an artificial rearing device for Tenebrionidae larvae, which is used for artificial rearing of Tenebrionidae larvae. It facilitates the classification and phased isolation of Tenebrionidae larvae according to their species and growth cycle, enables control of the rearing environment and facilitates timely replacement of sand, protects the insect's growth environment, improves the survival rate of artificially reared Tenebrionidae larvae, and facilitates the observation of the entire larval growth process to accurately determine their species.

[0007] This utility model provides an artificial rearing device for Tenebrionidae larvae, including a rearing mechanism and a humidification mechanism, wherein:

[0008] The breeding facility includes a breeding container with a drainage hole at the center of the bottom, and a filter screen at the bottom of the breeding container with a layer of sand on the upper side of the filter screen.

[0009] The humidification mechanism includes a humidification container, the lower part of the breeding container is placed inside the humidification container, and a certain amount of water is added to the bottom of the humidification container.

[0010] Preferably, both the aquaculture container and the humidification container are inverted frustum-shaped containers with an open top.

[0011] Preferably, the humidifying container has at least one water inlet hole on its side wall, and a water inlet pipe or a plug can be detachably connected to the water inlet hole, and a water inlet funnel can be detachably connected to the water inlet pipe.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes a support mechanism, which includes a base with several placement slots on the base, and the humidifying container is placed in the placement slots.

[0013] Preferably, the base has side plates on both sides, and each side plate has several slots on its inner side. A light-blocking plate can be detachably installed in the slot, and the light-blocking plate has several ventilation holes.

[0014] Preferably, the side plate is provided with a through hole, the water inlet pipe passes through the through hole, and the water inlet funnel is installed on the outer wall of the side plate and connected to the water inlet pipe.

[0015] Preferably, the light-blocking plate includes a straight plate, an L-shaped plate, and a U-shaped plate.

[0016] The working principle of this invention is as follows: In the artificial rearing device for Tenebrionidae larvae, the rearing container, humidification container, and sand are first sterilized at high temperature. Then, water is added to the sand until it can be easily formed into a ball by hand. A filter screen is placed at the bottom of the rearing container, and the wet sand is added. A layer of dry sand is then laid on top, followed by the Tenebrionidae larvae and food. Newly laid eggs or newly hatched larvae can be transferred to a new rearing device according to their developmental stage. When the sand moisture is low, water can be added to the humidification container, allowing it to seep into the sand in the rearing container through the drainage holes, increasing the sand's moisture content. The filter screen prevents sand from flowing out of the drainage holes. For easy water addition, a water inlet is provided at the bottom of the humidification container, connected to a water funnel via a water inlet pipe. Adding water through the funnel is not only convenient but also allows for precise control of the water volume and the immersion depth of the rearing container in water, thus controlling the degree of humidification. To facilitate mass breeding operations, multiple humidifying containers are connected sequentially via water pipes. Utilizing the principle of communicating vessels, multiple humidifying containers can be filled with water in a single operation, and the same amount of water can be controlled in each container. In actual use, the humidifying containers in the breeding device are not connected to each other for insects at different growth stages, and the soil humidity is controlled according to their growth needs. For insects at the same growth stage, the humidifying containers are connected to each other to maintain the same soil humidity. To ensure stable operation and necessary shading, a support mechanism is installed, placing the humidifying containers in anti-tipping grooves on the base to prevent accidental tipping. Different shaped light-blocking plates are used to provide shading as needed, meeting the growth requirements of insects at different stages. When it is necessary to replace the soil, simply transfer the insects to the new breeding container, clean and disinfect the used container, and replace the soil with clean soil for future use.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The artificial rearing device for Tenebrionidae larvae of this utility model is used for the artificial rearing of Tenebrionidae larvae. It facilitates the classification and phased isolation of Tenebrionidae larvae according to their species and growth cycle, enables the control of the rearing environment, and facilitates timely replacement of sand and soil, thus protecting the insect's growth environment, improving the survival rate of artificially reared Tenebrionidae larvae, and facilitating the observation of the entire larval growth process to accurately determine their species. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the artificial rearing device for Tenebrionidae larvae in Example 1;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the artificial rearing device for Tenebrionidae larvae in the open state in Example 2;

[0020] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the artificial rearing device for Tenebrionidae larvae in the light-shielded state in Example 2;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the supporting mechanism;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the middle straight plate;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the L-shaped plate in the middle;

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the U-shaped plate.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Aquaculture structure, 11. Aquaculture container, 12. Drainage hole, 13. Filter screen; 2. Humidification structure, 21. Humidification container, 22. Water inlet, 23. Water inlet pipe, 24. Hole plug, 25. Water inlet funnel; 3. Support structure, 31. Base, 32. Placement slot, 33. Side plate, 34. Slot, 35. Light blocking plate, 35-1. Straight plate, 35-2. U-shaped plate, 35-3. Ventilation hole, 36. Through hole, 37. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the technical solution of this utility model easier to understand, the technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0027] Example 1:

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, the artificial rearing device for Tenebrionidae larvae in this embodiment includes a rearing mechanism 1 and a humidification mechanism 2, wherein:

[0029] The breeding facility 1 includes a breeding container 11, with a seepage hole 12 at the center of the bottom of the breeding container 11, and a filter screen 13 at the bottom of the breeding container 11, with a sand layer on the upper side of the filter screen 13.

[0030] The humidification mechanism 2 includes a humidification container 21, the lower part of the breeding container 11 is placed inside the humidification container 21, and a certain amount of water is added to the bottom of the humidification container 21; the side wall of the humidification container 21 is provided with at least one water inlet hole 22, and a water inlet pipe 23 or a plug 24 is detachably connected to the water inlet hole 22, and a water inlet funnel 25 is detachably connected to the water inlet pipe 23; both the breeding container 11 and the humidification container 21 are inverted frustum-shaped containers with an open top.

[0031] Example 2:

[0032] like Figures 2 to 7As shown, the artificial rearing device for Tenebrionidae larvae in this embodiment includes a rearing mechanism 1, a humidification mechanism 2, and a support mechanism 3, wherein:

[0033] The breeding facility 1 includes a breeding container 11, with a seepage hole 12 at the center of the bottom of the breeding container 11, and a filter screen 13 at the bottom of the breeding container 11, with a sand layer on the upper side of the filter screen 13.

[0034] The humidification mechanism 2 includes a humidification container 21, the lower part of the breeding container 11 is placed inside the humidification container 21, and a certain amount of water is added to the bottom of the humidification container 21; the side wall of the humidification container 21 is provided with at least one water inlet hole 22, and a water inlet pipe 23 or a plug 24 is detachably connected to the water inlet hole 22, and a water inlet funnel 25 is detachably connected to the water inlet pipe 23; both the breeding container 11 and the humidification container 21 are inverted frustum-shaped containers with an open top;

[0035] The support mechanism 3 includes a base 31 with several placement slots 32 on the base 31, and the humidifying container 21 is placed in the placement slots 32. The base 31 has side plates 33 on both sides, and the inner side of each side plate 33 has several slots 34. A light-blocking plate 35 can be detachably installed in the slots 34. The light-blocking plate 35 has several ventilation holes 36. The side plate 33 has a through hole 37, and the water pipe 23 passes through the through hole 37. The water funnel 25 is installed on the outer wall of the side plate 33 and connected to the water pipe 23. The light-blocking plate 35 includes a straight plate 35-1, an L-shaped plate 35-2, and a U-shaped plate 35-3.

[0036] It should be noted that the embodiments described herein are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all implementations of this utility model. These embodiments are merely illustrative and are intended only to provide a more intuitive and clear way of understanding the content of this utility model, not to limit the technical solutions described herein. All other implementation methods that can be conceived by those skilled in the art without creative effort, as well as other simple substitutions and variations of the technical solutions of this utility model, without departing from the concept of this utility model, are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An artificial rearing device for Tenebrionidae larvae, characterized in that, It includes aquaculture facilities (1) and humidification facilities (2), wherein: The breeding facility (1) includes a breeding container (11), a seepage hole (12) is opened at the center of the bottom of the breeding container (11), and a filter screen (13) is provided at the bottom of the breeding container (11), with a sand layer on the upper side of the filter screen (13); The humidification mechanism (2) includes a humidification container (21), the lower part of the breeding container (11) is placed in the humidification container (21), and a certain amount of water is added to the bottom of the humidification container (21); the side wall of the humidification container (21) is provided with at least one water filling hole (22), and a water filling pipe (23) or a hole plug (24) can be detachably connected to the water filling hole (22), and a water filling funnel (25) can be detachably connected to the water filling pipe (23).

2. The Ptinidae larva artificial rearing device according to claim 1, wherein Both the aquaculture container (11) and the humidification container (21) are inverted frustum-shaped containers with an open top.

3. The Ptinidae larva artificial rearing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein It also includes a support mechanism (3), which includes a base (31) and a plurality of placement slots (32) on the base (31), and the humidifying container (21) is placed in the placement slots (32).

4. The Ptinidae larva artificial rearing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein The base (31) has side plates (33) on both sides respectively. The inner side of each side plate (33) has several slots (34). A light-blocking plate (35) can be detachably installed in the slot (34). The light-blocking plate (35) has several ventilation holes (36).

5. The Ptinidae larva artificial rearing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The side plate (33) is provided with a through hole (37), and the water supply pipe (23) is inserted through the through hole (37). The water supply funnel (25) is installed on the outer wall of the side plate (33) and connected to the water supply pipe (23).

6. The Ptinidae larva artificial rearing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The light-blocking plate (35) includes a straight plate (35-1), an L-shaped plate (35-2), and a U-shaped plate (35-3).

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