Domino Beetles Anthia sexguttata

[Richard H]

I'm fairly new to keeping beetles but would like some advice on the Domino Beetles I have four of them and wonder if anyone has ever bred them? Also any tips on substrate the ones I have came form India.

Thanks

Richard H

 

[Dynastes]

Hi Richard,

There was an article on reproduction in that species a few issues back in Invertebrates-Magazine but I think the information is likely based on wild-caught information rather than captive breeding experiences. It's difficult to convince ground beetles to lay eggs, especially more than a couple. That genus is a hardy captive and beetles often live a few years in terraria.