myko61
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Post by myko61 on Aug 1, 2012 5:13:21 GMT -8
First, I would like to thank you all for your replies. Second, I did mean millimeters not centimeters, my bad. (141cm hercules beetle, that would equal 4'7.5" equals Jurassic Park Hercules Beetle). I will mount them wings enclosed with legs in a natural stance as room is not an issue. The shadow box display I have for them is 16"x 20"x 4". I will post photos when finished. Thanks again to all, Norm
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Post by myko61 on Jul 31, 2012 6:35:54 GMT -8
I live in southeast Baltimore County, Maryland. Back in the late 90's a male was caught in the Essex area that was in the local news papers. Around the same time I caught and released a large female at the "Maryland House" rest-stop located in the middle of I-95 between Bel Air and Havre de Grace, Md. But it could have fallen from one of the many 18 wheelers that park there.
Norm
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Post by myko61 on Jul 31, 2012 6:09:30 GMT -8
I just acquired some beetles for my collection. I am new to beetles. My main collection contains Birdwings, Morphos and some giant silk-moths. I would like other members opinions on mounting the beetles for display. Should I mount them with wings opened or closed. I am more partial to wings closed. But both styles look good to me. Here are the beetles I have; Lucanus cervus cervus 81cm Odontolabis dalmanni intermedia 96cm Odontolabis spectabilis 74cm Goliathus cacicus 85cm Goliathus goliathus apicalis 84cm (red form) Goliathus orientalis preissi 86cm Chalcosoma caucasus 119cm Megassoma elephas 116cm Dynastes hercules lichyi 141cm These beetles are going to be displayed together in one case.
Thanks to all, Norm
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Post by myko61 on Jul 2, 2012 6:00:11 GMT -8
Rev. Redmond Farrier, You should be cautious keeping both mantis's together in a 10 gal. aquarium as they can be cannibalistic. Especially the large female. Norm
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Post by myko61 on May 23, 2012 4:42:21 GMT -8
Rich, This is a very easy species to rear with no special conditions that I'm aware of. Years ago I reared about 2 dozen cats. that I found on some black willow shrubs. I reared them in a 20 gal. aquarium out side with an old screen as a lid. I feed them on cut black willow and didn't loose one. Just research for host plants that are available in your area and your good to go. Norm
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Post by myko61 on Nov 7, 2011 5:34:58 GMT -8
Rather than risk damaging a valuable or rare specimen, I would just cut and remove the upper and lower portions of the pin (as close to the thorax as possible) with a small pair of wire cutters. The type used in crafts. After relaxing, you can insert another pin. Hope this helps.
Norm
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Post by myko61 on Jun 10, 2011 5:47:26 GMT -8
Here is the O.goliath supremus female. Attachments:
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Post by myko61 on Jun 10, 2011 5:46:38 GMT -8
Here is the O.goliath procus male. Attachments:
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Post by myko61 on Jun 10, 2011 5:45:03 GMT -8
All of the photos did not upload. Here is the O.g.procus female Attachments:
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Post by myko61 on Jun 10, 2011 5:42:34 GMT -8
This is an update to a older post from the forum archives. I recently received a digital camera from my nephew and wanted to try it out. Attached are photos of my XXL O.goliath procus pair and O.goliath supremus pair. As you can see, they are not yet mounted but I thought some of the members would like to see them. My nephew told me he will bring the manual for the camera over this weekend so I will be able to better use the cameras features like macro. So, now that I have a digital camera I will be posting some of my favorite specimens in the "Show Your Favorites" forum. Stay tuned. Norm Attachments:
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Post by myko61 on Mar 8, 2011 6:46:51 GMT -8
First, I would like to retract my 'Thanks to everyone that replies' as the majority (in my opinion) did not deserve it. I would however like to thank Paul Bodnar for his reply. Paul, I suspected that the so-called new subspecies was one of the known species of priamus, in this case poseidon. Again, thanks Paul. To everyone else, I will just say Wow! I didn't realize how many adolescent members we now have in this forum. Welcome. Norm M.
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Post by myko61 on Mar 2, 2011 9:40:45 GMT -8
I was thinking about purchasing a pair of O. priamus ssp. from Salawati. I have seen this new subspecies offered for sale for some time now. My question, Is this indeed a new subspecies or an existing priamus subspecies that dealers are trying to make more appealing? If it is a new subspecies, does anyone know if this subspecies has been named? Thanks to everyone that replies. Norm M.
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Post by myko61 on Feb 1, 2011 11:58:48 GMT -8
I obtained this photo from the internet. I had to reduce the size so it would fit. Hope it turns out O.K. Photo shows male and female O. allotei. Norm Attachments:
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