Distribution: Myanmar Breeding hints: I am not aware of detailed breeding reports for this species. I know that it is bred by Taiwanese and Japanese hobbyists. Breeding seems to be not so difficult (That of course by ‘Lucanus-standards’) Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living […]
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Lucanus miwai
Distribution: Taiwan Breeding hints: I am not aware of detailed breeding reports for this species. I know that it is bred by Taiwanese and Japanese hobbyists. Breeding seems to be similar to Lucanus maculifemuratus Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living specimen: Please email me […]
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Distribution: USA, Arizona Breeding hints: Supposedly not too difficult to breed. Eggs are laid in the substrat near to rotten wood pieces. Larvae are easy to raise on a white rotten wood or fermented mat. Keep an eye on the temperature, which should not be too high Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more […]
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Distribution: India, Bhutan Breeding hints: This species is quite regularly bred by Japanese hobbyists, if we can talk about regular breeding in Lucanus. I heard that temperature around 20 degree Celisus is a very important factor when breeding. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living […]
READ MORE »Lucanus maculifemoratus boileaui
Distribution: China, Republic of China Breeding hints: I do not think that this subspecies has been bred by hobbyists yet. However, the breeding should be similar to that of Lucanus maculifemoratus Cool temperatures and high humidity for egg laying Getting the females to lay eggs can be difficult at times Eggs are laid into the […]
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Distribution: Russia Breeding hints: I do not think that this subspecies has been bred by hobbyists yet. However, the breeding should be similar to that of Lucanus maculifemoratus Cool temperatures and high humidity for egg laying Getting the females to lay eggs can be difficult at times Eggs are laid into the soil next to […]
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Distribution: Taiwan Breeding hints: Cool temperatures and high humidity for egg laying Getting the females to lay eggs can be difficult at times Eggs are laid into the soil next to wood pieces Larvae can be raised on white rotten wood or fermented mats. Rearing quite simple. Slightly drier climate for pupation Interesting Links: Please […]
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Distribution: Japan Breeding hints: Cool temperatures and high humidity for egg laying Getting the females to lay eggs can be difficult at times Eggs are laid into the soil next to wood pieces Larvae can be raised on white rotten wood or fermented mats. Rearing quite simple. Slightly drier climate for pupation Interesting Links: One […]
READ MORE »Lucanus lunifer lunifer
Distribution: India Breeding hints: I believe that this species has been regularly bred by Japanese hobbyists. The main importance while breeding is a focus on low temperatures. (Around 20 Degree Celsius) Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living specimen: Please email me your pictures, if […]
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Distribution: Myanmar Breeding hints: I am not aware of detailed breeding reports for this species. The species has already been imported to Japan and I believe it has already been bred by some hobbyists. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living specimen: Please email me […]
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