Dorcus montivagus

Distribution:

Japan

Breeding hints:

The breeding of Dorcus montivagus 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 in
• Breeding mat: Fermented mat with or without protein additives
• Kinshi bottles: Only for those priviledged enough to live in Japan or Taiwan

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Specimen Pictures:

Dorcus montivagus male, Japan © B.Harink

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