Distribution: China, Myanmar Breeding hints: I am not aware of detailed breeding reports for Eupatorus hardwickei. The key challenge with Eupatorus is to manage to get an active F1 generation. Wild caught females easily lay many eggs, those eggs hatch into healthy larvae that are developing well within the next 8 or so months, and […]
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Distribution: China Breeding hints: I am not aware of detailed breeding reports for Eupatorus sukkiti. The key challenge with Eupatorus is to manage to get an active F1 generation. Wild caught females easily lay many eggs, those eggs hatch into healthy larvae that are developing well within the next 8 or so months, and then […]
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Distribution: Japan Breeding hints: I believe that Figulus binodulosus has been bred by Japanese hobbyists. I have no experience breeding this species, but if you have bred and kept , Figulus binodulosus please do share your information. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living specimen: […]
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Distribution: Kenya Breeding hints: Fornasinius are very difficult to breed species. Many have tried and many have failed. I believe that some French breeders have managed to breed Fornasinius fornasini successfully through a few generations, but am not aware of the exact details. In discussion among breeders have been protein feeding to larvae (e.g. Cat […]
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Distribution: Uganda Breeding hints: Fornasinius are very difficult to breed species. Many have tried and many have failed. Given the situation in Uganda and the extreme difficulties of finding a ‘real’ collector and honest exporters, I doubt that Fornasinius russus is or will be available for breeding experiments in the near future. I believe that […]
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Distribution: Taiwan Breeding hints: Gametis forficula is a rather easy to breed species. I would suggest to have a slightly higher share of white rotten wood in the substrate. Pupation can sometimes be an issue. Interesting Links: Please suggest other links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living specimen: Please […]
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Distribution: Republic of South Africa (RSA) Breeding hints: I have not tried breeding this species, but there are mixed reports. Some people managed to breed them successfully, others failed. If you have some more information, please share with us. Interesting Links: Please suggest other links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Please […]
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Distribution: Natal, South Africa Breeding hints: Genyodonta flavomaculata has been bred by several breeders. I found them medium complicated, with the main issue being pupation, with larvae just refusing to go into pupation. However, the good thing is if you manage to hatch a pair, they normally make up with quite a lot of eggs. […]
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Distribution: New Zealand Breeding hints: Geodorcus novaezealandiae has made its way into the hands of hobbyists a few years back already and has been bred by quite a few people. I am however not aware of detailed breeding reports and would be happy if any of you hobbyists would share their information with me. Interesting […]
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Distribution: Malaysia Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Glycyphana festiva. Please share your information, if you have experiences with this species. Interesting Links: Please suggest other 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 […]
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