This is a breeding report for a species that was formerly known as difficult or impossible to breed. I found that if some measurements are taken, successful breeding and keeping of this species is not too difficult. First, I would like to thank Jack Lee (Taiwan), who made it possible for me to get some […]
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Distribution: Tanzania Breeding hints: Dicronorrhina are rather easy to breed and make for a good beginners species. It is advisable to reduce the humidity during the pupation stage. There are two forms of Dicronorrhina derbyana conradsi, one with distinct and one with reduced white stripes on the elytrae. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer […]
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Distribution: Taiwan Breeding hints: I am not aware of specific breeding reports for the nominate species Dicronocephalus wallichi wallichi, but guess it will be in the same manner of Dicronocephalus wallichi bourgoini from Taiwan. I have written a detailed breeding report that you can find here. In short: Females pack the eggs into fresh leaves […]
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Distribution: Thailand Breeding hints: I am not aware of specific breeding reports for Dicronocephalus wallichi bowringi, but guess it will be in the same manner of Dicronocephalus wallichi bourgoini from Taiwan. I have written a detailed breeding report, which is also on this site. In short: Females pack the eggs into fresh leaves (‘parceling the […]
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Distribution: Thailand Breeding hints: I am not aware of specific breeding reports for the nominate species Dicronocephalus wallichi wallichi, but guess it will be in the same manner of Dicronocephalus wallichi bourgoini from Taiwan. I have written a detailed breeding report, which is also on this site. In short: Females pack the eggs into fresh […]
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Distribution: China, Republic of China Breeding hints: I am not sure about this species. If you have an idea, please do let me know I am not aware of specific breeding reports, but guess it will be in the same manner of Dicronocephalus wallichi bourgoini from Taiwan. I have written a detailed breeding report, which […]
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Distribution: China, Republic of China Breeding hints: I am not sure about this species. If you have an idea, please do let me know I am not aware of specific breeding reports, but guess it will be in the same manner of Dicronocephalus wallichi bourgoini from Taiwan. I have written a detailed breeding report, which […]
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Distribution: China Breeding hints: I am not aware of specific breeding reports, but guess it will be in the same manner of Dicronocephalus wallichi bourgoini from Taiwan. I have written a detailed breeding report, which is also on this site. In short: Females pack the eggs into fresh leaves (‘parceling the egg’) For pupation, clay […]
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