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Post by lucanusalan on Dec 17, 2011 19:14:47 GMT -8
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Post by lucanusalan on Sept 21, 2011 19:26:06 GMT -8
Nice. How long does it stay in the pupal stage for? I see you've taken them out of the soil. How do the larvae enter the pupal stage anyway? Does it gradually form underground? For care of beetle larvae: how do you contain them? (In a dirt-filled jar?). Also, how do they feed - on plain organic material naturally in the soil, or do you have to feed them? If you can answer any of these questions, thanks. Impressive beetle In my experience, most of the pupae emerged in a month. The mature larvae will burrow into the soil and make a pupal cell and will eventually turn into pupae. For a care, I keep L2~early L3 larvae in a container that is filled only with fermented oak. (you can collect the fallen oak trees in the wild or you can make your own substrate which takes more time and resources) When the larvae become yellowish in color, I place them into a container that is filled with clays at the bottom and fermented oaks at the top. As I explained above, mature larvae will burrow into the soil(in this case a clay) and pupate inside.
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Post by lucanusalan on Sept 16, 2011 18:19:32 GMT -8
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Post by lucanusalan on Aug 17, 2011 15:10:21 GMT -8
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Post by lucanusalan on Jul 21, 2011 12:13:13 GMT -8
I can't help you with the substrate but the fully grown larvae prefer to pupate in the soil
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Post by lucanusalan on Jun 30, 2011 19:14:46 GMT -8
Breeding of goliathus (Argyrophegges and Fornassinius, too) is very difficult and it needs a lot of work. I believe I can help you but if you do not have experiences with beetle breeding I doubt that you will do it. If you can breed Amaurodes and Megalorrhina than you can try Goliathus. If you can go through pupation phase by Ch. kraatzi than you can do it by Goliathius as well. There are many problems that you need solve. First is with food. Goliathius in L3 are almost completely carnivor. If you will not feed them well than they will be not enough strong for pupating. But this is the smallest problem. Bigger is how to manage "exploding mites" by this type of feeding. Than you need go through "walking phase" And when you have coccoons it is very difficult manage them. sometimes I make it sucesfully, sometimes not. This time I will try something very special. Btw, do you not want exchange some against my Goliathus goliathus and orientalis (regius and cacicus are not in breeding anywhere in Europe now as far I know.) I feed mine with dog foods and they love it I don't know about managing coccoons for this species so I guess that will be the biggest problem right now. Thank ypu for the reply. Unfortunately, I can't do exchange.
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Post by lucanusalan on Jun 29, 2011 11:57:17 GMT -8
I currently have 3 L2 and 1 L1 larvae right now. I heard that Goliathus often die before pupation. Does this apply to G. albosignatus as well?
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Post by lucanusalan on May 30, 2011 15:59:44 GMT -8
One of my favorites as well. Might try to rear some this year. They are very common here in SE TX. They have started emerging here already. I've found 4 or 5 in the last week. During their peak in July, I've collected as many as 12-15 in one parking lot in one night! Females seem to outnumber the males about 5 to 1. Charlie They seem to be very common in Texas. I wish I can get that many this year. One of my larvae became an adult about two weeks ago. It must be a time for adults to come out now.
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Post by lucanusalan on May 18, 2011 4:51:00 GMT -8
And your area is where? Joe. I live in montgomery, AL
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Post by lucanusalan on May 1, 2011 5:09:48 GMT -8
Millions of cicadas are emerging in my area. Many nymphs emerge under trees at night, an impressive sight to watch.
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Post by lucanusalan on May 1, 2011 5:06:57 GMT -8
Hundreds? Maybe would you like to say millions of them.. ?! Yes,the 'show' of the huge massive parades of Magicicada each 13 or 17 years(depending on the area or species) is really impressive ! Btw,I think this should be posted in the 'Homoptera' section. Thanos It is the begginin of the periodical cicada season so the population hasn't reach the peak yet. Oh.. I forgot that this is a coleoptera forum. lol
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Post by lucanusalan on Apr 30, 2011 20:18:27 GMT -8
Hundreds of Magicicada sp. are emerging in my area. I live in Montgomery, AL
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Post by lucanusalan on Apr 27, 2011 14:26:22 GMT -8
Thanks for the larva info! According to bugguide they seem to be located a little bit too far to the south of my area (N.C.) Cheers, arrowhead You live in North Carolina? Lucky you!!! (Although you can't find Strategus aloeus) You will probably be able to find some Dorcus brevis down there. I am going to North Carolina for a bug hunting this summer so I hope I can find some D. brevis this year.
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Post by lucanusalan on Apr 26, 2011 4:47:41 GMT -8
Nice! I like the Strategus types--nice hardy beetles. I wish I knew more about grub identification. Cheers, arrowhead So do I. This species is my personal favorite species. Strategus aloeus larvae can be easily identified by their bright red head capsule and their gigantic size.
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Post by lucanusalan on Apr 19, 2011 16:24:58 GMT -8
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