Distribution: Europe Breeding hints: I have no breeding experiences with this Cetonischema aeruginosa aeruginosa. I was told that wood is a very important ingredient in the larvae rearing substrate. A hibernation during the pupation stage would definitly be helpful if you plan to breed them through many generations. If you have first hand experience and […]
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Cetonischema speciosa jousselini
Distribution: Turkey Breeding hints: To me this is one of the most beautiful European Cetonidae. I have no breeding experiences with this Cetonischema speciosa jousselini. I was told that the breeding is the same as for C. aeruginosa, e.g. wood is a very important ingredient in the larvae rearing substrate. A hibernation during the pupation […]
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Distribution: Thailand Breeding hints: I have published a detailed breeding report for Chalcosoma chiron kirbyi on this site. The only really exciting finding was that in order to reach telodont specimen with long horns, a good trick is to rear the larvae on kinshi. I have a new generation coming along now, and will rear […]
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Distribution: Java Breeding hints: I have published a detailed breeding report for Chalcosoma chiron kirbyi on this site. The only really exciting finding was that in order to reach telodont specimen with long horns, a good trick is to rear the larvae on kinshi. I have a new generation coming along now, and will rear […]
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Distribution: Indonesia Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Chalcotea neglecta. I have kept another Chalcotea species from Borneo and found that the larvae did well on a wood substrat (well decomposed) and cool temperatures. Sadly all larvae died during pupation, which is difficult with many Asian Cetonidae. If you have more […]
READ MORE »Cheirolasia burkei schaueri
Distribution: South Africa Breeding hints: Cheirolasia burkei is an easy to breed species. The only challenge might be the pupation stage, during which it is necessary to decrease the humidity and provide sand on top of the substrate, so that the larvae can pupate. If kept too humid during pupation, the pupae will mould and […]
READ MORE »Cheirotonus fujiokai
Distribution: China, Republic of China Breeding hints: Cheirotonus fujiokai is a rare species from China. Breeding is similar to other Cheirotonus species, but I found the pupation stage of Cheirotonus fujiokai incredibly difficult, with huge losses. If you have first-hand experience with this species, please share your information 🙂 In the wild, the larvae develop […]
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Distribution: Thailand Breeding hints: I am not sure if Cheirotonus gestroi has already been kept and bred by hobbyists. Breeding should be quite similar to other Cheirotonus species. If you have first-hand experience with this species, please share your information 🙂 In the wild, the larvae develop in the substrate inside of tree holes of […]
READ MORE »Cheirotonus jansoni
Distribution: China Breeding hints: Cheirotonus jansoni has been kept and bred by quite a few hobbyists. In the wild, the larvae develop in the substrate inside of tree holes of old trees. They are not too difficult to breed, but definitely not a beginners species. I found that it is helpful if the substrate height […]
READ MORE »Cheirotonus macleayi formosanus
Distribution: Taiwan, Republic of China Breeding hints: Cheirotonus macleayi formosanus is endemic to Taiwan. Cheirotonus macleayi formosanus was the most commonly bred species, but it is nowadays protected in Taiwan. In the wild, the larvae develop in the substrate inside of tree holes of old trees. They are not too difficult to breed, but definitely […]
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