A great treat! My Ackies , Geckos and skinks love them.
Didn’t use the bracket as it was on top of the Aviary. The light was expensive to buy. This one was the only smaller 2’ light I could get.
Description
Pachnoda Fruit Beetle Grubs (Pachnoda marginata) – Protein-Rich Live Food
Looking for a delicious, natural treat for your reptiles or amphibians? Our Pachnoda Fruit Beetle Grubs (Pachnoda marginata) are soft-bodied, easy to digest, and packed with nutrients—perfect as an occasional reward or dietary supplement. Also loved by insect-eating birds, these grubs offer a high-quality protein boost to support varied feeding routines.
- Soft-bodied & easy to digest – similar to waxworms, ideal for fussy feeders
- Natural protein source – great as a treat for carnivorous & insectivorous species
- Versatile – suitable for reptiles, amphibians, and insect-eating birds
- Gut-load friendly – can be offered as part of a varied, balanced diet
Product Details
- Pack Size: ~10 grubs per pack
- Size: approx. 25–35 mm long
- Scientific Name: Pachnoda marginata
Suitable For
Carnivorous and insectivorous reptiles (e.g., many lizards), amphibians that accept soft larvae, and insect-eating birds.
Feeding Guidance
- Offer as a treat or supplement alongside a varied diet.
- Use feeding tongs where appropriate to encourage natural hunting responses.
- Remove uneaten grubs to maintain enclosure hygiene.
Note: As with all live foods, frequency and portion size should reflect your animal’s species, size, and individual needs.
Live Arrival Guarantee
We want you to be confident your live-food will arrive fresh and live... the insects we post for on the overwhelming majority of orders do just that.
Occasionally though, humidity, delays or temperature can cause issues.
If that happens, don't panic: simply email us a photo showing the problem, within 24 hours of receipt, we'll replace them free of charge. It really is that simple.
*excludes orders where you have been unavailable to take the delivery on the first delivery attempt or have delivery rescheduled for a later date .
Delivery
🚚 Delivery:
- Delivery costs £4.99 per order, or free when you spend £99
- Delivery for orders containing frozen food cost £9.99 per order
- Delivery within 2-4 working days:
- We aim to despatch orders within 2 working days
- Our delivery partners aim to deliver within a further 2 working days.
- Next day or premium delivery options shown at checkout where available.
Delivery Zones
Delivery is valid to UK mainland addresses only. We regret we cannot currently ship outside the UK, to Northern Ireland (All BT postcodes), the Channel Islands (GY, JE), the Isle of Man (IM) or the Scilly Isles (TR21-25)
Orders over 5kg or 60cm in length may not be able to be despatched to the following areas/postcodes
- London E1, EC, SE1, SE11, SW1, WC, W1
- Isle of Wight PO30-PO41
- Scottish Highlands AB35-38, AB54-56, FK18-21, IV1-IV63, KW1-KW14, PA21-PA38, PA80, PH17-PH26, PH30-PH41, PH49-50
- Scottish Islands HS1-9, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE