Distribution: Laos Breeding hints: The breeding of Dorcus grandis is very similar to the breeding of Dorcus curvidens is quite easy and there are many ways to achieve good breeding results. Eggs are laid into hard white rotten wood. Larvae can be reared either in: Wood logs: The logs that the females laid the eggs […]
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Dorcus grandis formosanus
Distribution: Taiwan Breeding hints: The breeding of Dorcus grandis is very similar to the breeding of Dorcus curvidens is quite easy and there are many ways to achieve good breeding results. Eggs are laid into hard white rotten wood. Larvae can be reared either in: Wood logs: The logs that the females laid the eggs […]
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Distribution: Taiwan Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Dorcus kyanrauensis. However, the breeding is very similar to that of Dorcus titanus. Eggs are laid into hard white rotten wood, which the larvae will also feed on. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures […]
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Distribution: Taiwan, Myanmar (?) Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Dorcus caucasicus. I guess that the breeding of this species is similar to the breeding of Dorcus curvidens. Eggs will be laid into relatively hard white rotten wood. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen […]
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Distribution: Malaysia, Thailand Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Dorcus elegantulus rufus. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living specimen: Please email me your pictures, if you want to have them displayed here. All Pictures © Copyright of their respective owners. […]
READ MORE »Dorcus donckieri hangpui
Distribution: Myanmar Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Dorcus donckieri. This species has been imported to Japan and I believe that Japanese hobbyists have succeeded in breeding this rare species 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: India Breeding hints: Dorcus derelictus is a very rare species. I am not aware of detailed breeding reports for this species, but know that it has been bred by Japanese hobbyists. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living specimen: Please email me your pictures, […]
READ MORE »Dorcus curvidens hopei
Distribution: Thailand, Vietnam, India, Myanmar, Laos, Nepal an some more Breeding hints: Dorcus curvidens hopei, or Oo-kuwagata, would be the most beloved of all Lucanidae in Japan. I think it is also the best studied of all species. There are inummerous strains and forms and competitions about the maximum sizes. Prime specimen still achieve incredibly […]
READ MORE »Dorcus curvidens binodulosus
Distribution: Japan Breeding hints: Dorcus curvidens binodulosus, or Oo-kuwagata, would be the most beloved of all Lucanidae in Japan. I think it is also the best studied of all species. There are inummerous strains and forms and competitions about the maximum sizes. Prime specimen still achieve incredibly prices. The breeding of Dorcus curvidens binodulosus is […]
READ MORE »Dorcus curvidens curvidens
Distribution: Thailand, Vietnam, India, Myanmar, Laos, Nepal an some more Breeding hints: Dorcus curvidens, or Oo-kuwagata, would be the most beloved of all Lucanidae in Japan. I think it is also the best studied of all species. There are inummerous strains and forms and competitions about the maximum sizes. Prime specimen still achieve incredibly prices. […]
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