A container for rearing of bat moth larvae
By designing suitable rearing containers for ghost moth larvae, the problem of low larval survival rate was solved, enabling efficient single-larval rearing and environmental management, improving survival rate and reducing disease occurrence.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGDONG RUNDONGXIA HEALTH IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of insect rearing technology, and in particular to a rearing container for bat moth larvae. Background Technology
[0002] Hepialus is a collective term for nearly 300 species of insects in the family Hepialidae of the order Lepidoptera. They are distributed globally and include several of the largest moths, with wingspans exceeding 22.5 cm. Species in Europe and North America are mostly brown or gray with silver spots on their wings; species in Africa, New Zealand, and Australia are brightly colored, fly very fast but without a fixed direction, and their larvae burrow into stems or live underground feeding on grass roots.
[0003] Cordyceps sinensis is a complex of the fruiting body of the fungus Cordyceps sinensis (family Clavicipitaceae) parasitizing the larva of an insect in the family Hepialidae, along with the larval corpse. It is a traditional and precious tonic Chinese medicine with various effects such as regulating the immune system, anti-tumor activity, and anti-fatigue. Due to the special ecological environment in which Cordyceps sinensis lives and its complex and mysterious biology and life cycle, it has long been in a wild state, growing and dying naturally. Its natural reproduction rate is very low, and its resources are becoming increasingly scarce, far from meeting the demand. It has become a scarce commodity in domestic and international markets.
[0004] In recent years, basic research data on host moths has shown that Cordyceps sinensis requires specific host insects and only parasitizes different species and varieties of the genus *Hepialus*. Currently, 19 species of host moths have been identified, and the life patterns, biological characteristics, and spatial distribution patterns of various Cordyceps sinensis moths are similar.
[0005] Due to the specificity of the host insect of Cordyceps sinensis, it can only parasitize the larvae of the Cordyceps ghost moth. Therefore, large-scale artificial rearing of Cordyceps ghost moth larvae has become an essential condition for realizing the fully artificial cultivation of Cordyceps sinensis in China.
[0006] The growth rate of ghost moth larvae is closely related to their feeding ability; even larvae hatched in the same batch often show significant differences in growth. In group rearing, if the rearing density is too high, food is insufficient, and individuals compete for space, larvae often exhibit behaviors such as cannibalism, larger larvae eating smaller ones, stronger larvae eating weaker ones, and unmolted larvae eating those that are molting, leading to a low survival rate. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a container suitable for individual rearing of ghost moth larvae. Utility Model Content
[0007] To address the problem of low survival rates of bat moth larvae in existing technologies, this invention provides a bat moth larvae rearing container that can improve the survival rate of bat moth larvae.
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0009] A container for raising bat moth larvae, comprising:
[0010] The container body has an opening at the top, and a partition groove is formed inside the container body. A partition is snapped onto the partition groove, and the partition divides the interior of the container body into a substrate delivery area and a feed delivery area. A mesh is installed in the substrate delivery area, and sponge is filled between the mesh and the bottom of the container body.
[0011] The bat moth larvae rearing container described above further includes a container lid, which covers the opening. The lower surface edge of the container lid has a groove, and the top edge of the container body has an outward flange that matches the groove.
[0012] The bat moth larvae rearing container described above is further provided with ventilation holes on the container lid.
[0013] In the above-described container for raising bat moth larvae, a breathable membrane is further provided inside the vent holes.
[0014] In the above-described bat moth larvae rearing container, a water injection hole is further provided on the side wall of the container body, and the water injection hole is located near the sponge.
[0015] In addition to the above-described bat moth larvae rearing container, a feed tray is placed in the feed delivery area.
[0016] As described above, in the bat moth larvae rearing container, protrusions are further provided on the opposite side walls of the container body located in the substrate delivery area, and the partition is mounted on the protrusions.
[0017] The bat moth larvae rearing container described above is further described in that the container body is made of polypropylene.
[0018] Furthermore, in the above-described container for raising bat moth larvae, the lid of the container is made of polypropylene.
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows:
[0020] 1. The partition of this utility model can divide the interior of the container body into a substrate delivery area and a feed delivery area, thereby avoiding the deterioration of the breeding environment due to feed spoilage, ensuring a better substrate environment inside the container body, and thus improving the survival rate of larvae.
[0021] 2. The vent holes of this utility model can improve air permeability;
[0022] 3. This utility model can maintain the moisture of the substrate for raising bat moth larvae by injecting water into the sponge through the water injection hole. Attached Figure Description
[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the feeding container in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a top view of the feeding container in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 3 This is a side view of the feeding container in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] In the diagram: 1. Container body; 2. Opening; 3. Partition; 4. Substrate delivery area; 5. Feed delivery area; 6. Mesh; 7. Sponge; 8. Container lid; 9. Ventilation hole; 10. Ventilation membrane; 11. Outward-facing edge; 12. Water injection hole; 13. Feed tray; 14. Protrusion. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0029] Example:
[0030] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this utility model described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the embodiments of this utility model are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or device that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or devices.
[0031] It should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0032] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. Furthermore, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0033] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0034] This utility model provides a technical solution: a container for raising bat moth larvae, which includes a container body 1, an opening 2 at the top of the container body 1, a partition groove (not shown in the figure) inside the container body 1, a partition 3 snapped onto the partition groove, the partition 3 dividing the interior of the container body into a substrate delivery area 4 and a feed delivery area 5, a mesh 6 is installed in the substrate delivery area 4, and a sponge 7 is filled between the mesh 6 and the bottom of the container body 1.
[0035] Specifically, see Figures 1 to 3The container body 1 is divided into two areas by a partition 3: a substrate placement area 4 and a feed placement area 5. The substrate placement area 4 has a mesh 6 holding a mixed substrate of humus and vermiculite (simulating the native habitat of the ghost moth larvae). Below the mesh 6, a water-filled sponge 7 is placed. The water in the sponge 7 can pass through the mesh 6 via capillary action into the substrate above, maintaining a certain moisture content. In this way, the ghost moth larvae can absorb water from the substrate through their body surface, maintaining cell metabolism and osmotic pressure balance. Furthermore, during rearing, only one ghost moth larva is placed in the substrate placement area 4; single-larva rearing avoids cross-contamination during the larvae's growth. The feed placement area 5 can store fermented mycelium blocks or plant roots, preventing feed residue from contaminating the substrate.
[0036] As an optional implementation, in some embodiments, a container lid 8 is also included. The container lid 8 is positioned over the opening 2, and a groove (not shown) is provided on the lower surface edge of the container lid 8. An outwardly turned flange 11 is provided on the top edge of the container body 1, and the outwardly turned flange 11 is adapted to the groove. The shape and size of the groove on the lower surface edge of the container lid 8 are the same as the shape and size of the outwardly turned flange 11 on the top edge of the container body 1, forming an embedded snap-fit structure that is simple in structure and provides a secure fit. Simultaneously, the container lid 8 can prevent the escape of bat moth larvae.
[0037] In the above embodiment, the container lid 8 is further provided with a vent hole 9. The vent hole 9 can improve the air permeability of the container body 1 and maintain the gas balance inside the container body 1.
[0038] In the above embodiments, a breathable membrane 10 is further disposed within the vent 9. The breathable membrane 10 can employ a multi-layer composite nanostructure, using polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) as the substrate, and forming a 0.2 μm microporous framework through a biaxial stretching process. The surface is loaded with silver ion-modified silica nanoparticles and a photocatalytic titanium dioxide coating, thereby achieving preferential oxygen permeation and dynamic carbon dioxide expulsion. Simultaneously, it can also intercept most bacteria, reducing the incidence of diseases.
[0039] As an optional implementation, in some embodiments, a water injection hole 12 is provided on the side wall of the container body 1, and the water injection hole 12 is located near the sponge 7. See again... Figure 3 When the water in the sponge 7 is insufficient, water can be added to the sponge 7 through the water injection hole 12 to replenish it.
[0040] As an optional implementation, in some embodiments, a feed tray 13 is placed in the feed delivery area 5. See again... Figure 2The feed is placed in the feed tray 13. So, no matter if the feed is eaten by the bat moth larvae or the feed is spoiled, you only need to replace the feed tray 13 (which contains fresh feed). It is very convenient and there is no need to clean the feed dispensing area 5.
[0041] As an optional implementation, in some embodiments, protrusions 14 are provided on the opposite side walls of the container body 1 located in the matrix dispensing area 4, and the partition 6 is mounted on the protrusions 14. The protrusions 14 are integrally formed with the container body 1, and the protrusions 14 provide support points for the partition 6, so that the partition 6 can be stably and firmly mounted in the matrix dispensing area 4.
[0042] As an optional implementation, in some embodiments, the container body 1 is made of polypropylene; the container lid 8 is also made of polypropylene. The polypropylene container body 1 and container lid 8 are transparent, allowing for timely observation of the growth status of the ghost moth larvae.
[0043] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0044] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical concept and features of this utility model, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made based on the substance of the content of this utility model should be covered within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A container for rearing ghost moth larvae, characterized in that, include: The container body has an opening at the top, and a partition groove is formed inside the container body. A partition is snapped onto the partition groove, and the partition divides the interior of the container body into a substrate delivery area and a feed delivery area. A mesh is installed in the substrate delivery area, and sponge is filled between the mesh and the bottom of the container body.
2. The bat moth larvae rearing container according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a container lid, which is placed over the opening. The lower surface edge of the container lid is provided with a groove, and the top edge of the container body is provided with an outward flange that is adapted to the groove.
3. The bat moth larvae rearing container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The container lid has ventilation holes.
4. The bat moth larvae rearing container according to claim 3, characterized in that, A breathable membrane is provided inside the vent hole.
5. The bat moth larvae rearing container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container body has a water injection hole on its side wall, which is located near the sponge.
6. The ghost moth larvae rearing container according to claim 1, characterized in that, Feed trays are placed in the feed dispensing area.
7. The bat moth larvae rearing container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container body located in the substrate delivery area has protrusions on its opposite side walls, and the partition is mounted on the protrusions.
8. The bat moth larvae rearing container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container body is made of polypropylene.
9. The bat moth larvae rearing container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The container lid is made of polypropylene.