Nowadays, people’s lives have become better, and some protein-rich insects are also on the table. This insect has become a delicacy in the eyes of many people. This insect has a long growth period and basically takes seven or eight years to grow. Although the water hyacinth looks very irritating, its food value is very high, and a large number of people have begun to breed water hyacinth.

1. Morphological characteristics of waterhoppers

Waterhoppers are generally brown or dark green, and some are darker in color and look close to black. This is related to the environment in which waterhoppers live. If waterhoppers live in the soil, the color will turn yellow. A waterhopper is actually the larvae of a dragonfly, so a waterhopper looks similar to a dragonfly, but without wings.

2. Life habits of waterhoppers

Dragonfly eggs are different from other animals. You can see that the feet, head, and body are all connected together and remain curled up, but they are very It is difficult to observe this state because it is fleeting, at least a few seconds, and no longer than three minutes. After this stage, the first molt will occur, and the body will begin to stretch. After multiple molts, it can become an adult, so waterhoppers are relatively rare.

The water hyacinth breathes through the abdomen. It first absorbs water from the tail end, and finally discharges it from the tail end to complete one breath. Shui Hao also has his own way of disguising himself in order to better himself. Water flies have many natural enemies, and they have to blend themselves into their surroundings to confuse them, so the color of their bodies is usually consistent with their surroundings. The food of the waterhopper is mainly smaller aquatic organisms, such as tadpoles and water fleas.

3. Water hyacinth feeding technology

Water hyacinth has a strong adaptability, so compared with adult insects, water hyacinth is more suitable for raising. The breeding tank for waterhoppers does not need to be too large, as long as it is a rectangular box with a length of 60 centimeters and a width and height of 40 centimeters each. In order to make the waterhopper's life more comfortable, the breeding box should simulate the environment in which it lives. Cleaned sand should be laid, preferably thicker, and the river water covering the sand can also be decorated with water plants. It should be noted that although the waterhopper is more resistant to hypoxia than other insects, it must also be ensured that it has enough oxygen to survive.