Distribution: Taiwan Breeding hints: Cool temperatures and high humidity for egg laying Getting the females to lay eggs can be difficult at times Eggs are laid into the soil next to wood pieces Larvae can be raised on white rotten wood or fermented mats. Rearing quite simple. Slightly drier climate for pupation Interesting Links: Please […]
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Lucanus maculifemoratus maculifemoratus
Distribution: Japan Breeding hints: Cool temperatures and high humidity for egg laying Getting the females to lay eggs can be difficult at times Eggs are laid into the soil next to wood pieces Larvae can be raised on white rotten wood or fermented mats. Rearing quite simple. Slightly drier climate for pupation Interesting Links: One […]
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Distribution: India Breeding hints: I believe that this species has been regularly bred by Japanese hobbyists. The main importance while breeding is a focus on low temperatures. (Around 20 Degree Celsius) Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living specimen: Please email me your pictures, if […]
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Distribution: Myanmar Breeding hints: I am not aware of detailed breeding reports for this species. The species has already been imported to Japan and I believe it has already been bred by some hobbyists. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living specimen: Please email me […]
READ MORE »Lucanus cervus laticornis
Distribution: Turkey Breeding hints: I am not aware of detailed breeding reports for this species. Breeding should be similar to that of Lucanus cervus: Cool temperatures and eggs are laid in the soil next to pieces of wood. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living […]
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Distribution: Thailand Breeding hints: I am not aware of breeding reports for this species 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. All Pictures © Copyright of their respective owners. Design and […]
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Distribution: Vietnam Breeding hints: I am not aware of any breeding report for this species 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. All Pictures © Copyright of their respective owners. Design […]
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Distribution: India Breeding hints: I am not aware of any breeding report for this species 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. All Pictures © Copyright of their respective owners. Design […]
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Distribution: China, Republic of China Breeding hints: This species has been bred by Japanese hobbyists. I am however not aware of any detailed breeding reports 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: Taiwan Breeding hints: I am not aware of detailed breeding reports for this species. I know that it is bred by Taiwanese and Japanese hobbyists. Breeding seems to be similar to Lucanus maculifemuratus Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Pictures of living specimen: Please email me […]
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