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 groulti
Distribution: Thailand Breeding hints: I am not aware of any breeding reports for this Dorcus groulti. I think they have been bred by Japanese beetle breeders before. Interesting Links: If you are aware of any pages, or want your own breeding reports linked to, please let me know and I will link to them. Specimen […]
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Distribution: India Breeding hints: I am not aware of any breeding reports for Dorcus hyperion. The species is bred in Japan by some breeders though, and seems to prefer cooler temperatures. Interesting Links: If you are aware of any pages, or want your own breeding reports linked to, please let me know and I will […]
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Distribution: Myanmar Breeding hints: I am not aware of any breeding reports for this species. Since it is a very attractive beetle and has been imported into Japan and Taiwan, I am quite sure it has already been bred and established by hobbyists. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species […]
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Distribution: India Breeding hints: This species is very rare and I doubt that it has been bred in captivity. 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 […]
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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: Papua New Guinea Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Dorcus meeki. I am not even sure if this species has been exported alive 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 […]
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Distribution: China, Republic of China Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Dorcus mellianus. I am not even sure if this species has been exported alive. 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 […]
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Distribution: Japan Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Dorcus metacostatus. Breeding however should be working by the common Dorcus breeding standards. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living specimen: All Pictures © Copyright of their respective owners. Design and Text © […]
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Distribution: Malaysia Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Dorcus mineti. I am not even sure if this species has been exported alive, since it is a rather small and species that will only be attractive to ‘hardcore’ hobbyists. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen […]
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