Distribution: Indonesia Breeding hints: Allotopus have been impossible to breed for quite some time. Thanks to Japanese hobyists however, Allotopus is now regularly being bred in Japan. The larvae require wood that has been infested with a special kind of kinshi fungus. Till date this fungus is only being cultured commercially in Japan and Taiwan […]
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Apterodorcus bacchus
Distribution: Chile Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Apterodorcus bacchus. I believe that this species has already been imported to Japan. 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 […]
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Distribution: Colombia Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Cantharolethrus luxeri. I am not sure if this species has even made it into the hands of hobbyists yet. If you know more, please let us know. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of […]
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Distribution: Peru Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Cantharolethrus steinheili. I am not sure if this species has even made it into the hands of hobbyists yet. If you know more, please let us know. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of […]
READ MORE »Casignetus humboldti
Distribution: Colombia Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Casignetus humboldti. I am not sure if this species has even made it into the hands of hobbyists yet. If you know more, please let us know. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of […]
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Distribution: Brazil Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Casignetus spixi. I am not sure if this species has even made it into the hands of hobbyists yet. If you know more, please let us know. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures […]
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Distribution: Japan Breeding hints: Ceruchus lignarius has been bred quite regularly by Japanese hobbyists. I have no experience breeding this species, but if you have bred and kept Ceruchus lignarius, please do share your information. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living specimen: Please email […]
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Distribution: USA Breeding hints: I believe that Ceruchus piceus has been bred by American hobbyist. I have no experience breeding this species, but if you have bred and kept Ceruchus piceus, please do share your information. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living specimen: Please […]
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Distribution: USA Breeding hints: I believe that Ceruchus striatus has been bred by American hobbyist. I have no experience breeding this species, but if you have bred and kept Ceruchus striatus, please do share your information. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living specimen: Please […]
READ MORE »Chiasognathus beneshi
Distribution: Chile Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Chiasognathus beneshi. I am not sure if this species has even made it into the hands of hobbyists yet. If you know more, please let us know. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of […]
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