Distribution: Japan Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Dorcus striatipennis. Breeding should be in the typical Dorcus manner, if I have to dare a guess 😉 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 […]

Distribution: Taiwan Breeding hints: Dorcus schenklingi is an endemic species of Taiwan. It is a protected species and I am not sure if it still is bred by hobbyists. The breeding of Dorcus schenklingi is similar to the breeding of Dorcus curvidens Eggs are laid into hard white rotten wood. Larvae can be reared either […]

Distribution: India Breeding hints: This species is very rare and I doubt that it has been bred in captivity. Larvae and adults are found in white rotten tree trunks. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures:     Pictures of living specimen: Please email me your pictures, if […]

Distribution: Malaysia Breeding hints: The breeding of Dorcus reichei is quite straightforward. Females are laying eggs into the white rotten wood. Larvae can be raised in the same wood, flour fermented wood mat or kinshi bottles (if available in your country). It should be similar for all the subspecies. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that […]

Distribution: Japan, Korea Breeding hints: Dorcus rectus is a very common species and very easy to breed. The females will lay a large number of eggs into white rotten wood. It is advisable to separate the larvae into glasses stuffed with the same white rotten wood. White rot is a fungus that destroys the lignin […]