Distribution: Japan Breeding hints: The breeding of Dorcus montivagus 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 […]
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Dorcus mirabilis
Distribution: Malaysia, Indonesia Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Dorcus mirabilis. It is a very common species in Malaysia and Indonesia, hence I am quite sure that hobyists have bred it already. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living specimen: Please […]
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Distribution: Malaysia Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Dorcus mineti. I am not even sure if this species has been exported alive, since it is a rather small and species that will only be attractive to ‘hardcore’ hobbyists. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen […]
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Distribution: Taiwan Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Dorcus miwai. This species has been bred by Taiwanese and Japanese hobbyists. 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 want to have them displayed here. […]
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Distribution: Japan Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Dorcus metacostatus. Breeding however should be working by the common Dorcus breeding standards. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living specimen: All Pictures © Copyright of their respective owners. Design and Text © […]
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Distribution: China, Republic of China Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Dorcus mellianus. I am not even sure if this species has been exported alive. 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 want […]
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Distribution: Papua New Guinea Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for Dorcus meeki. I am not even sure if this species has been exported alive 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 want to […]
READ MORE »Dorcus hyperion hyperion
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 […]
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Distribution: Laos 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 […]
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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 […]
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