vinegaroonie Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Just had some phanaeus vindex (rainbow dung beetles) arrive at my doorstep! I'm going to be breeding them soon and will have larvae available! Any tips on breeding and care? I think I have the basics and have a ready supply of rabbit dung, but any additional advice is welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amici Con Coleotteri Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 I have no advice but wish you the best of luck! (partly because I went them ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinegaroonie Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 XD thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amici Con Coleotteri Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 What state do you live in? ...just wondering how far I have to drive to find them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinegaroonie Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 I actually had a friend give them to me from Florida. I'm in SoCal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatwun Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 I really like the Phanaeus beetles but I only have them dried. Never raised them since I didn't want to deal with dung. People have reported catching them using pitfall traps baited with swine feces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverine Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Human or chimpanzee dung has the best scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatwun Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 There was an article I read about baiting for Phanaeus beetles in Texas. They used many pitfall traps and experimented with Human, Canine and Swine feces. Apparently the swine feces attracted the most beetles. Maybe it's due to all the feral hogs out in the field compared to lower number or dogs and humans? In south Texas near the mex border they trapped Phanaeus adonis in a pitfall trap baited with swine feces. I would love to have a Phanaeus adonis specimen in my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinegaroonie Posted April 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 They are so awesome. Such beautiful gems, and very docile :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amici Con Coleotteri Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 How exactly are you housing and feeding these guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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