DynastinaeLucanidae Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 What do you guys think about intraspecific hybridization between Allomyrina dichotoma septentrionalis and Allomyrina dichotoma tunobosonis? I know hybridization may produce sterile offspring but I want to know what you guys think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 I don't approve but people are free to do whatever they want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 I'm all for keeping strains and subspecies separate to preserve bloodlines, but like Ratmosphere said, you are free to do whatever you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynastinaeLucanidae Posted May 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Yeah I'm not a fan of hybridization and inbreeding but I'm willing to learn more about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 I heard someone successfully bred Dynastes grantii and Dynastes tityus hybrids in the past as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 http://www.uky.edu/Ag/CritterFiles/casefile/insects/beetles/hercules/hybrids.htm Interesting topic. I think the concern most people have is irresponsible containment/labeling of hybrids. The idea of someone selling a hybrid Allomyrina dichotoma septentrionalis x Allomyrina dichotoma tunobosonis as just one or the other could really disrupt things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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