Distribution: Myanmar Breeding hints: I am not aware of any breeding reports for this species. Since it is a very attractive beetle and has been imported into Japan and Taiwan, I am quite sure it has already been bred and established by hobbyists. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species […]

Distribution: Taiwan Breeding hints: The breeding of Dorcus grandis 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 […]

Distribution: Taiwan, Myanmar (?) Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Dorcus caucasicus. I guess that the breeding of this species is similar to the breeding of Dorcus curvidens. Eggs will be laid into relatively hard white rotten wood. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen […]

Distribution: Myanmar Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Dorcus donckieri. This species has been imported to Japan and I believe that Japanese hobbyists have succeeded in breeding this rare species Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living specimen: Please email me […]

Distribution: Thailand, Vietnam, India, Myanmar, Laos, Nepal an some more Breeding hints: Dorcus curvidens hopei, or Oo-kuwagata, would be the most beloved of all Lucanidae in Japan. I think it is also the best studied of all species. There are inummerous strains and forms and competitions about the maximum sizes. Prime specimen still achieve incredibly […]