Beetle Collector Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 I am taking a trip in June to Arizona for a week and I wanted to know if it was legal to bring back live insects on the plane from AZ to Connecticut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All About Arthropods Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 I am taking a trip in June to Arizona for a week and I wanted to know if it was legal to bring back live insects on the plane from AZ to Connecticut? Not sure, but I think most people just ship them to themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 I heard from a reliable source that this is illegal, but people still do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Collector Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 I've brought back live things before, and so have a lot of people I know. Don't know if I should ship them or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Collector Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 I'll probably just end of shipping them the last day to ensure I don't get them confiscated at the security check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 That's a good idea. Are you going to try and find Dynastes grantii? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Collector Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Why wouldn't I ! I know I'm out of season for them because they usually fly in August but I'm definetly gonna look for any larvae and snatch any adults that may have emerged early. There's also Hemiphileurus illatus, Xyloryctes thestalus and Lucanus mazama that are in season in June! I'm looking for, rhino beetles, stag beetles, sand roaches, dung beetles and any other cool insects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Wish you the best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Collector Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Thanks! If I find a lot of one thing I'll probaly sell some here! I've heard there's rhino beetles flying at gas stations at night all the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle-Experience Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Legal issues would depend on the type of invertebrate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Collector Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 It'd mostly be collecting rhino, stag and dung beetles along with sand and other cockroaches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle-Experience Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Technically, only the dung beetles wouldn't need a permit, people do check bags or ship to themselves though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Collector Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Shipping the insects on the last day of the trip would be my best bet I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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