Eudicella trilineata trilineata

Distribution:

Tanzania

Breeding hints:

Not sure if the ID of the below photgraphed specimen is correct, I would guess them to be E. t. interuptefasciata.

Eudicella trilineata trilineata is like all other Eudicella species that I have kept a very easy to breed species. They make for a good entry into beetles breeding. Eggs are laid into a mix of rotten wood and leaves. Larvae normally do not show cannibalistic tendencies and pupate without problems in the feeding substrate. The size of the horn of male Eudicella shows the quality of the breeder. The better the maintenance and food, the bigger the horn.

Interesting Links:

Jahn Oldrich has written a very good and detailed breeding report

Petr Malec has a good overview of the species that have been kept and bred in captivity

Please suggest other links that offer more information about this species

Specimen Pictures:

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