Distribution: Russia 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 parallelopipedus. Eggs will be laid into relatively hard white rotten wood. Temperature should be low. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this […]
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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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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, […]
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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: 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. […]
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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: 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: 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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