Dorcus parallelopipedus from Europe

Distribution:

Most of Europe

Breeding hints:

Dorcus parallelopipedus is a very easy to breed species. Females will lay eggs into hard white rotten wood. The larva will feed on the same wood and develop without problems. Pupation is inside the wood.

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Pictures of living specimen:

Dorcus parallelopipedus male, Czech Republic © J. Oldrich

Dorcus parallelopipedus larva, L3, Czech Republic © B.Harink

Dorcus parallelopipedus larva, L3, Czech Republic © B.Harink

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