Distribution: Russia Breeding hints: I am not sure if Platycerus primigenius has already been bred by hobbyists. I would be surprised if the breeding is different from the standard Platycerus breeding. Cool temperatures would be necessary. The breeding of Platycerus is commonly rather easy. The females will chew small holes into pieces of medium soft […]
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Distribution: Western Europe (?) Breeding hints: Platycerus caraboides is one of the two Platycerus species in Germany. It is slightly smaller than Platycerus caprea. The breeding of Platycerus is commonly rather easy. The females will chew small holes into pieces of medium soft white rotten wood, lay the eggs and then close the hole again […]
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Distribution: Western Europe (?) Breeding hints: Platycerus caprea is one of the two Platycerus species in Germany. It is slightly larger than Platycerus caraboides. The breeding of Platycerus is commonly rather easy. The females will chew small holes into pieces of medium soft white rotten wood, lay the eggs and then close the hole again […]
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Distribution: Japan Breeding hints: There are a large number of subspecies for Platycerus acuticollis in Japan. If you have an ID for this one, please do let me know. The breeding of Platycerus is commonly rather easy. The females will chew small holes into pieces of medium soft white rotten wood, lay the eggs and […]
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Distribution: Japan Breeding hints: There are a large number of subspecies for Platycerus acuticollis in Japan. If you have an ID for this one, please do let me know. The breeding of Platycerus is commonly rather easy. The females will chew small holes into pieces of medium soft white rotten wood, lay the eggs and […]
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Distribution: New Zealand Breeding hints: Paralissotes reticulatus has been kept and bred by hobbyists around the world. I am not aware of a detailed breeding report, so if you have information regarding the breeding of Paralissotes reticulatus, please do let me know. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen […]
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Distribution: Congo Breeding hints: Homoderus johnstoni is considered a very rare species from Congo. It has been bred by Japanese hobbyists. I neither have experiences with this species, nor am I aware of a detailed breeding report. Please share your experiences with Homoderus johnstoni. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this […]
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Distribution: Congo Breeding hints: Homoderus mellyi has been repeatedly bred by hobbyists. It seems to be a very easy to breed species. However, I neither have experiences with this species, nor am I aware of a detailed breeding report. Please share your experiences with Homoderus mellyi. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information […]
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Distribution: Philippines Breeding hints: I am not sure about the ID of this Gnaphaloryx, if you have an idea, please let me know. Thanks in advance. If you have any information on how to breed the Genus Gnaphaloryx, please do let me know. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species […]
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Distribution: Indonesia Breeding hints: I am not sure about the ID of this Gnaphaloryx, I would guess it is G. opacus, but would need a confirmation on this. If you have any information on how to breed the Genus Gnaphaloryx, please do let me know. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about […]
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