Sunflower hearts

Premium Sunflower Hearts | High-Energy Invert Food

A clean, high-energy food source for your invertebrates. Our Premium Sunflower Hearts are 100% shelled and ready to serve — a nutrient-dense staple providing a powerhouse of healthy fats and proteins without the mess of discarded shells. Sold in 25g bags.

The Perfect Match for Death Feigning Beetles

Blue Death Feigning Beetles (Asbolus verrucosus) thrive on a diet that includes high-protein dry goods alongside fresh low-sugar vegetables. Sunflower hearts are an essential pantry staple for these desert icons:

• High Lipid Content: Provides the essential fats beetles need to maintain their waxy blue coating (pruinescence) and energy levels.
• Low Moisture, High Reward: Unlike fruit, sunflower hearts won’t quickly mould or attract fungus gnats in a dry desert setup.
• Shell-Free Convenience: Your beetles get straight to the nutrients without struggling with tough outer husks, and your enclosure stays tidier.
• Encourages Foraging: Scattering hearts around the enclosure encourages natural foraging behaviour, keeping your beetles active and engaged.

Also Excellent For

• Dermestid beetles (cleaning crews)
• Millipedes & Isopods (supplemental protein boost)
• Roach colonies (high-energy fuel for breeders)

Product Details

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many sunflower hearts should I feed per beetle?
Offer 2–3 hearts per beetle in a shallow dish or scattered on the substrate. Replace any uneaten seeds weekly to keep the enclosure clean.

Can I feed sunflower hearts to isopods?
Yes — sunflower hearts are a good supplemental protein and fat source for isopods. Scatter a few in a dry zone of the enclosure and the colony will find them.

Will sunflower hearts mould in a humid enclosure?
Sunflower hearts are best suited to drier setups. In high-humidity enclosures, they can mould relatively quickly — remove any uneaten hearts after 24–48 hours in humid conditions.

Can I crush them for smaller species?
Yes — for smaller species, lightly crush the hearts to make them more accessible. This is particularly useful for smaller isopod mancae or juvenile beetles.

How should I store them?
Store in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness and prevent the oils from going rancid. The resealable bag helps keep them fresh between uses.