Eupatorus gracilicornis from peninsular Malaysia

[arumi]

Hi there.
Anyone know about distribution of this beetle in Malaysia?
As i know this species widespread here.
I have some dark colored males from Malaysia, label says: Perak, Tapah hills. 1998
This is nominate race.
Now I tried to get more of them, or even a new ssp from Fraser hill area.
But I discussed with few local collectors and they said that, this beetle became extremely rare here and only a few specimens was collected for last ~7 years.
Is it real?

[krupten]

Yes I do - and is definitely not COMMON AT ALL - never in the TAPAH HILLS - EVER. IT has been taken on Frasers Hill - and I have talked to collectors there and in over 20 years they only seen a couple. The ones you have are from Thailand - they are from around Chiang Rai the person you chatted to - likely Tett Seng (Wong - mybugs on EBAY) does have I think ONE. If you want that one - he wants $5888.00

Your data for the specimens you have is INCORRECT I am sorry