pannaking22 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Hello all! I've been collecting beetles for a couple years now, but I've decided I want to get more into rearing species out and possibly getting some breeding going. I have a variety of beetles that I'm keeping now (mostly tenebrionids, but I also have a cicindelid and a handful of different grubs). Cerambycids and buprestids are mainly what I collect, but I'll catch whatever I can. Curious to try rearing just about any family of beetle until I can figure out what I really want/like. I've successfully reared out cucujids before, but that's been about it. I'm located in central Illinois, so I mostly have corn. Love checking out the random stands of forest though and I'm not too far away from some sweet parks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Welcome to the forum! I believe Lucanus caprelous can be found in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarvaHunter Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Welcome, since you collect Buprestidae, check out the book reviews, look at the thread Free jewel beetle book. It is an awesome book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Welcome! I like tenebrionids too, there are lots of different kinds where I live. Look forward too reading your posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatwun Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Welcome to the beetle forum!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pannaking22 Posted October 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Thanks everyone, I appreciate the welcomes! @Oak I've gotten lucky and managed to catch one of the L. caprelous in the area. It's in my collection now, but I wouldn't mind finding more and maybe taking a shot at breeding them. @LarvaHunter Yes, I already have the free buprestid book. It's a great piece of literature! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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