Distribution: Philippines Breeding hints: Euchirus dupontianus is considered to be a rather rare species. It has however been bred by hobbyists and seems to be quite a productive species. I am however not aware of a detailed breeding report and would be thankful for pointers. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about […]
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Cheirotonus macleayi macleayi (?) India
Distribution: India Breeding hints: I believe this really is Cheirotonus macleayi macleayi from the Himalayas in India. It was offered on a Japanese insect fair and I believe it was bred quite regularly, but I am not sure what the current status is. I am not sure if the Cheirotonus species from the Indian Himalayas […]
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Distribution: Malaysia Breeding hints: Cheirotonus peracanus, or Cheirotonus arnaudi, comes from a very small areal in Malaysia: Cameron Highlands and Genting Highlands. Luckily it is still quite a common species, but I am not sure if it is regularly bred by hobbyists. If you have any breeding information regarding these, please let me know. In […]
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Distribution: Taiwan, Republic of China Breeding hints: Cheirotonus macleayi formosanus is endemic to Taiwan. Cheirotonus macleayi formosanus was the most commonly bred species, but it is nowadays protected in Taiwan. In the wild, the larvae develop in the substrate inside of tree holes of old trees. They are not too difficult to breed, but definitely […]
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Distribution: China, Republic of China Breeding hints: Cheirotonus macleayi macleayi is from mainland China and the subspecies Cheirotonus macleayi formosanus is endemic to Taiwan. In the wild, the larvae develop in the substrate inside of tree holes of old trees. They are not too difficult to breed, but definitely not a beginners species. I found […]
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Distribution: China, Republic of China Breeding hints: Cheirotonus fujiokai is a rare species from China. Breeding is similar to other Cheirotonus species, but I found the pupation stage of Cheirotonus fujiokai incredibly difficult, with huge losses. If you have first-hand experience with this species, please share your information π In the wild, the larvae develop […]
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Distribution: Thailand Breeding hints: I am not sure if Cheirotonus gestroi has already been kept and bred by hobbyists. Breeding should be quite similar to other Cheirotonus species. If you have first-hand experience with this species, please share your information π In the wild, the larvae develop in the substrate inside of tree holes of […]
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Distribution: China Breeding hints: Cheirotonus jansoni has been kept and bred by quite a few hobbyists. In the wild, the larvae develop in the substrate inside of tree holes of old trees. They are not too difficult to breed, but definitely not a beginners species. I found that it is helpful if the substrate height […]
READ MORE »Head and Mandible variations in Lucanus maculifemoratus maculifemoratus from Japan
All collectors, as well as breeders, are aware that the size of beetles in breeding as well as in nature varies greatly. In this context, Lucanidae are of special interest, as with the size of the males the size and look of the head and mandibles also changes. In the wild, the extremely large and […]
READ MORE »Head and Mandible variations in Lucanus cervus cervus
(Pictures taken in the Museum of Natural History in Aschaffenburg) All collectors, as well as breeders, are aware that the size of beetles in breeding as well as in nature varies greatly. In this context, Lucanidae are of special interest, as with the size of the males the size and look of the head and […]
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