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Post by lucanusalan on Apr 19, 2011 16:24:58 GMT -8
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Post by arrowhead on Apr 23, 2011 11:08:11 GMT -8
Nice! I like the Strategus types--nice hardy beetles. I wish I knew more about grub identification.
Cheers, arrowhead
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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 arrowhead on Apr 26, 2011 8:46:07 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
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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 ckswank on May 29, 2011 13:44:35 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
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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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