Description
Pea Aphid Culture – 1000ml (Megoura viciae)
Our Megoura viciae Pea Aphid Culture is supplied in a generous 1000ml container with an active, feeding colony ready for immediate use.
Megoura viciae is a slightly larger pea aphid species, making it particularly suitable for keepers who require a more substantial soft-bodied feeder compared to smaller aphid varieties.
Why Choose Megoura viciae?
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Larger-bodied aphid species
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Soft, highly digestible feeder
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Excellent for stimulating natural hunting behaviour
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Ideal for visually hunting insectivores
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Adds variety to feeder rotation
This species is especially useful for:
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Praying mantis nymphs and sub-adults
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Tree frogs
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Small arboreal geckos
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Juvenile chameleons
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Jumping spiders and predatory invertebrates
Their movement and clustering behaviour make them highly effective at triggering feeding responses.
1000ml Active Producing Culture
Supplied as a dense, active culture providing:
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Strong initial feeding volume
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Continued short-term production when maintained correctly
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Excellent value for keepers with multiple animals
Cultures are stocked fresh to ensure vitality on arrival.
Husbandry Notes
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Keep at moderate room temperature
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Avoid overheating
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Maintain appropriate host material if extending culture
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Use clean tools when transferring to prevent contamination
Pea aphids should be used as part of a varied feeding regime.
Fast, Reliable UK Dispatch
Live food is time-sensitive.
Orders placed before 2pm are typically dispatched the same day, with most deliveries arriving the next working day after dispatch.
If you need reliable live aphids in the UK delivered quickly and consistently, our Megoura viciae cultures provide both size and quality.