Aegus cf. chelifer nitidus

Distribution:

Malaysia

Breeding hints:

I was fortunate enought to keep and breed this species. I had found larvae in Teluk Bahang, Penang, Malaysia in some rotten wood. At home they proved to be a very prolific breeder. Eggs were laid into crumbled rotten wood and larvae did not show any cannibalism. I felt that a substrat on the wetter side increased the number of eggs.

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Specimen Pictures:

Aegus cf. chelifer nitidus male, Malaysia © B.Harink

Aegus cf. chelifer nitidus female, Malaysia © B.Harink

Pictures of living specimen:

Aegus cf. chelifer nitidus male, F1, Malaysia © B.Harink

Aegus cf. chelifer nitidus female, F1, Malaysia © B.Harink

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