Rhino beetle with deformed elytra

[Andy365]

I have a rhino beetle that eclosed and his elytra were deformed, I wanted to know if he can still live and mate.

 

[Pewrune]

Depends. how bad is it? did it survive the dormant period?

if molds started to grow on the wings then...

 

[Ratmosphere]

Doesn't sound promising man but miracles can happen. I've heard of beetles pulling through this.

 

[Andy365]

This is the damage, and he eclosed yesterday.

 

[Shade of Eclipse]

He might survive, but it depends on whether or not that torn wing gets infected. If he survives, he should still be capable of mating.

 

[Andy365]

Should i keep him dryer to minimize infection?

 

[Shade of Eclipse]

No, with his elytra deformed and his wings damaged, he's actually losing a lot of moisture. Keeping him dry will only serve to dessicate him.

 

[Ratmosphere]

What species?

 

[Andy365]

Allomyrina pfeifferi