Lucanus maculifemoratus maculifemoratus

Distribution:

Japan

Breeding hints:

• Cool temperatures and high humidity for egg laying
• Getting the females to lay eggs can be difficult at times
• Eggs are laid into the soil next to wood pieces
• Larvae can be raised on white rotten wood or fermented mats. Rearing quite simple.
• Slightly drier climate for pupation

Interesting Links:

One of the most detailed and still the best breeding report for Miyama Kuwagata. This one has helped me a lot in my early days as a breeder:

Rearing Manual for the Miyama Stag Beetle by Kouichi Tanida

Specimen Pictures:

Lucanus maculifemoratus maculifemoratus male, Japan © B.Harink

Lucanus maculifemoratus maculifemoratus males, Japan © B.Harink

Pictures of living specimen:

Lucanus maculifemoratus maculifemoratus male F1, Japan © B.Harink

Lucanus maculifemoratus maculifemoratus male F1, Japan © B.Harink

Lucanus maculifemoratus maculifemoratus male, Japan © B.Harink

Lucanus maculifemoratus maculifemoratus pre-pupa, Japan © B.Harink

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