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Post by arrowhead on Jul 18, 2011 8:00:58 GMT -8
Hi. I know tips and instructions on rearing elephus have been posted many times here but I did a search and couldn't get any results. Would anyone be kind enough ro post some of the essentials for me?
I know there are some real pros at this out there and I would be deeply indebted for info such as proper substrate (I don't know how to identify the proper host tree mulch, for instance, and subsequent care of larva, should I get any)
I'm pretty sure Mr. Garthe posted more than one great piece on this.
If someone could tell me where to find it in the archives or have their own methods to relate to me please let me know.THANKS!
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Post by arrowhead on Jul 20, 2011 8:16:54 GMT -8
My female died the day before yesterday, I was hoping she was already impregnated. I would have had a chance to make certain last night as I got a major male. I measured him at 60 mm with a hand ruler. Will take him to work tonight and use a buddy's calipers for a more precise measurement. It's definitely one of the biggest I've ever ran across.
Cheers, Arrowhead
i measured him ar 60 mm
i measure him at 60mm with a hand ruler. I'm taking him to work today to get a calibrated
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Post by arrowhead on Jul 20, 2011 23:28:51 GMT -8
He turned out at 60.77.
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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 arrowhead on Jul 24, 2011 12:05:31 GMT -8
Thanks for the tip. I've found a way to get to the Insectnet posts on this topic so I'm good now. I caught another female last night. Hopefully I can keep her alive long enough to get another male or she may already be impregnated.
Thanks again--Arrowhead
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Post by Bugman on Jul 25, 2011 7:34:15 GMT -8
Hi I breed Lucanus species like this: Fill 5cm of soil in the bottom of a container Then fill 10cm of fermented wood in the Box. Place big pieces of white rotten wood on this substrate and put another 5cm of fermented wood on this. Now put 5cm of humus and rotten leaves on the substrate and wait 1-2 months after the females died before you search for larvae  Lucanus need at least 20-25cm of substrate to lay eggs. |
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Post by arrowhead on Jul 26, 2011 8:17:05 GMT -8
Thanks so much for the info. I'll try this. It sounds easy enough. I haven't caught another male yet but there's always the chance she's already fertilized.
Many thanks,
Arrowhead
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Post by Bugman on Jul 26, 2011 12:02:35 GMT -8
A low temperature is also important 18-20°C are best. |
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Post by Bugman on Sept 2, 2011 2:17:14 GMT -8
My method works You can see Lucanus cervus cervus in the picture. L.c.akbesianus and L. maculifemoratus do also lay many eggs with this method  Attachments:
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