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    Sexing of Dynastes spp. larvae

    Are there any good resources out there describing the methods used to sex granti or tityus larvae? I have a yellow, 30g granti larva that I’d be interested in using for figuring out a method for sexing larvae, if it’s possible. 
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    Looking for C. woodii

    Hi,  I am in search of adult pairs OR larvae.  please PM me if you have any advice on where I can get some.  thank you!
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    Western Hercules beetle larvae weight

    Hi all, I have 4 larvae that are getting pretty big but I have nothing to compare them to to see if they truly are big. What are the typical larval (L3) weight limits that have been seen for this species??  Here are mine: they each have put on about 1.5g of weight in the last month   1...
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    Floral foam

    Hi Everyone, I am in search of helpful advice on what type of floral foam to use for artificial pupal cells. I want the kind that you can spray with water and it get soaked in/absorbed. Currently, my floral foam resists water and it just stands on the surface of the foam. I have tried soaking...
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    What is it?

    I found these two larvae under a rotting log today in Northern Virginia. I'd love to know what they are.  I did bring them home and have them in a cup with flake soil. 
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    Best places to purchase beetle things

    Hi, looking for you guys to help add to the list of places to purchase beetle things!!! Things such as  -Substrate  -Larvae -Jellies -Adults -White rotten wood blocks I want to compile a list of websites where you’ve had great service purchasing the above items. List them in the comments...
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    Best places to hunt for Dynastes in Northern VA

    Hi Everyone, I am looking for helpful advice on proven location in the NOVA region for Dynastes.  Has anyone found Dynastes in northern VA?
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    Trying to figure out what species of stag this is?

    Can someone help me ID this stag pupa?  I bought it as a larva on this website under the pretense it was an elaphus. 
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    Beetle-Experience

    Just received my first shipment from this seller and WOW what a great packing job!!! I will be purchasing more from Beetle-Experience for certain. He has had great communication. Really an A+ seller!!! If you have the chance to visit his website or buy from him via PM, go for it! You won't...
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    PowerHobo

    I recently purchased a large number of young D. tityus larvae from PowerHobo. After paying for the larvae and shipping, the seller offered me a free book. This seller has been nothing but nice, respectful and quick to respond to my messages. I really appreciate the great packaging and...
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    Want Ox beetles- Strategus antaeus

    Checking to see if anyone has any of beetles or ox beetle larvae for sale? Just looking for Strategus antaeus, thanks!
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    Want: Adult D. tityus

    I am looking for Eastern Hercules adults. PM or post below.
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    Want Dynastes tityus larvae

    Looking for around 10 to 15 D. tityus larvae. PM me if you've got some please!
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    Sub for D. tityus, L. elaphus

    I recently purchased a good bit of sub from Peter and the larvae will not eat it. They are constantly up at the top of the container walking around. This only happened after I ran out of the oak flake soil and switched to the oak chunk in compost mix that he sells. Is there anything else that...
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    Want Dynastes hurcules larvae

    looking for some dynastes hurcules larvae in the USA? Do you know where I can get some?
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    Hey, new member here!!!

    Hi everyone! I just joined this forums! I have a BS, MS and working on PhD in Entomology currently. I've got my first two beetles, mainly a lep guy, from Bugs in cyberspace. Both are Chrysina and one has gone into pupa after owning it for just a couple weeks. Hit me up to say hi or just...
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