Distribution: Tanzania Breeding hints: Argyrophegges kolbei still is a very difficult to breed species. I have always failed miserably whenever I tried rearing the larvae into adulthood. It is said that they are carnivorous and need proteins, such as other beetle larvae, dried silkworm or cat food. I hope that someone managed to breed them […]
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Bricoptis variolisa
Distribution: Madagascar Breeding hints: I was lucky to get some first hand experiences with Bricoptis variolisa and an undetermined species which looked very similar. Here is what I wrote about the breeding earlier: Bricoptis variolisa is a small species from Madagascar. Breeding is quite difficult, but worth a trial… Their colour is of a blackish […]
READ MORE »Cantharolethrus luxeri
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 […]
READ MORE »Ceruchus lignarius
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 »Cetonia aurata aurata
Distribution: Europe Breeding hints: Cetonia aurata is a very common European Cetonid. They often breed in compost mounds. They are protected in a lot of countries and as such it might not be possible to keep them. Breeding is rather straightforward, eggs are laid into leaf-wood-compost, where the larvae will also develop. Cetonia makes for […]
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