Compsocephalus dimitriewi

Distribution:

Ethiopia

Breeding hints:

Considering the different reports from breeders, I am not sure if Compsocephalus dimitriewi is either an incredibly different or extremely easy to breed species. When I was breeding them I found them a very easy to breed species that was quite prolific.

Here is what I think I did different from other breeders:

• I kept them quite cool, at around 20 degrees, similar to Lucanus ssp.
• I had added moss into the substrat. But I am not sure if that had an effect.
• Larvae were very peaceful to each other and I did not notice any cannibalism.
• Petr Malec suggests that there are different populations, some of which will need a hibernation during the pupal stage. Maybe I was just lucky to have a non-hibernating form.

If you have additional tips, please do let me know.

Interesting Links:

Petr Malec has found them in their wild habitat

Please suggest links that offer more information about this species

Specimen Pictures:

Compsocephalus dimitriewi male, Ethiopia © B.Harink

Compsocephalus dimitriewi male, Ethiopia © B.Harink

Pictures of living specimen:

Compsocephalus dimitriewi male, Ethiopia © B.Harink

Compsocephalus dimitriewi male, Ethiopia © B.Harink

Compsocephalus dimitriewi female, Ethiopia © B.Harink

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