Long time back, when I was still studying, I somehow had the goal to have a specimen collection of all Taiwanese and Japanese Lucanidae. I got quite far, what is still missing are small species like the different Aegus subspecies of Japan, and some Platycerus, and Rhaetulus crenatus recticornis. It used to annoy me to […]
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Distribution: Thailand Breeding hints: This species is quite regularly bred. I did not get the opportunity to keep this species yet and would be thankful if any breeders could share their information with me. From what I could gather, the females are laying the eggs into soft wood and the raising of the larvae is […]
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Distribution: Malaysia Breeding hints: When I tried breeding Rhaetulus didieri a few years back, I failed miserably. Good news is that in the meantime a lot of hobbyists managed to breed this species. I believe it is quite similar to the breeding of Rhaetulus crenatus, but would need confirmation on this. Interesting Links: Please suggest […]
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Distribution: Mainland China, Republic of China Breeding hints: This species is quite regularly bred. I did not get the opportunity to keep this species yet and would be thankful if any breeders could share their information with me. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Please email me […]
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Distribution: Taiwan Breeding hints: This species is quite regularly bred. I did not get the opportunity to keep this species yet and would be thankful if any breeders could share their information with me. Interesting Links: Please suggest links that offer more information about this species Specimen Pictures: Rhaetulus crenatus crenatus male, Taiwan © B.Harink […]
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