Dynastes hercules and neptunus lifespan?

[junseong.jang]

I know that they live as larvae for like 1.5 to 2.0 years. How long do they live as imagos?

 

[Pewrune]

As adults, with good living condition, DHH, DHL, DHO, DNN live 6~12 months.

Not letting them mate too much will allow them live a little longer.

 

[junseong.jang]

As adults, with good living condition, DHH, DHL, DHO, DNN live 6~12 months.

Not letting them mate too much will allow them live a little longer.

Thank you so much.

Do you know if DHH and DN(neptunus) can interbreed?

 

[Hisserdude]

Thank you so much.

Do you know if DHH and DN(neptunus) can interbreed?

It's safe to assume that they could, so I would advise against keeping any two Dynastes species together.

 

[Pewrune]

Yes they can. It would look like DN with weird/ different horns.

Keep in mind that hybrids often have a higher death rate before reaching adulthood. It could just be a waste of time and money.

 

[Tenevanica]

Another hybrid discussion? Honestly, if there is this much hybridization among insects it raises questions as to the validity of most insect "species."