Distribution: Taiwan, Republic of China Breeding hints: Cheirotonus macleayi formosanus is endemic to Taiwan. Cheirotonus macleayi formosanus was the most commonly bred species, but it is nowadays protected in Taiwan. In the wild, the larvae develop in the substrate inside of tree holes of old trees. They are not too difficult to breed, but definitely […]
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Distribution: China, Republic of China Breeding hints: Cheirotonus macleayi macleayi is from mainland China and the subspecies Cheirotonus macleayi formosanus is endemic to Taiwan. In the wild, the larvae develop in the substrate inside of tree holes of old trees. They are not too difficult to breed, but definitely not a beginners species. I found […]
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Distribution: China, Republic of China Breeding hints: Cheirotonus fujiokai is a rare species from China. Breeding is similar to other Cheirotonus species, but I found the pupation stage of Cheirotonus fujiokai incredibly difficult, with huge losses. If you have first-hand experience with this species, please share your information 🙂 In the wild, the larvae develop […]
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Distribution: Thailand Breeding hints: I am not sure if Cheirotonus gestroi has already been kept and bred by hobbyists. Breeding should be quite similar to other Cheirotonus species. If you have first-hand experience with this species, please share your information 🙂 In the wild, the larvae develop in the substrate inside of tree holes of […]
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Distribution: China Breeding hints: Cheirotonus jansoni has been kept and bred by quite a few hobbyists. In the wild, the larvae develop in the substrate inside of tree holes of old trees. They are not too difficult to breed, but definitely not a beginners species. I found that it is helpful if the substrate height […]
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All collectors, as well as breeders, are aware that the size of beetles in breeding as well as in nature varies greatly. In this context, Lucanidae are of special interest, as with the size of the males the size and look of the head and mandibles also changes. In the wild, the extremely large and […]
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(Pictures taken in the Museum of Natural History in Aschaffenburg) All collectors, as well as breeders, are aware that the size of beetles in breeding as well as in nature varies greatly. In this context, Lucanidae are of special interest, as with the size of the males the size and look of the head and […]
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Distribution: Western Europe Breeding hints: Sinodendron cylindricum is quite an unusual stag beetle, because it looks more like a rhinoceros beetle. I am not aware of detailed breeding reports for Sinodendron cylindricum. If you have any information about the breeding of this species, please let me know Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more […]
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Distribution: USA Breeding hints: I am not aware of detailed breeding reports for Sinodendron rugosum. If you have any information about the breeding of this species, please let me know Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living specimen: Please email me your pictures, if you […]
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Distribution: Philippines Breeding hints: I am not aware of detailed breeding reports for Nigidius laevicollis. If you have any information about the breeding of this species, please let me know Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living specimen: Please email me your pictures, if you […]
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