Acro Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Back on July 30, 2014, I got 2 pairs of adult Mallodon dasystomus from one of our amazing members. I witnessed the beetles breeding, they laid eggs and the eggs hatched out as tiny larvae. I raised the larvae through all instars, and a few days ago (April 25, 2016), I discovered one pupa and one beetle! I did not go through the other's substrate/log, because I did not want to disturb them. I was so excited I didn't even think to take photos. But I am thrilled that they have come full circle! I'm now waiting for the pupae to turn into adults, and for the current adults to come to the surface. I hope things continue to go well. I'd love to get them breeding and go through the cycle again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Very nice, glad to hear someone is having success with these! Anytime you are able to get pics I'd love to see some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acro Posted May 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Thanks HIsserdude, Two have come to the surface! Pretty sure I've got a female and a male (female surfaced first). I have photos to post, but I'm having problems with the website. Please see my thread in the "Other Discussion" section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWRay Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Very cool. I would be interested in seeing the set up if you ever got the photo issue cleared up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9-Volt Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 What kind of care do these guys require? I just found a male outside my window yesterday and I've got him in a small container with pieces of rotten wood, though it's not very much at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 You can use coconut fiber as the substrate. Also, get a pile of sphagnum moss and mist it to add humidity to the enclosure. You should heat treat the rotten wood to get rid of mites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Yeah if it's just a male then coconut fiber would work as the substrate, I don't think they eat at all as adults, and he'll probably only last month or two, if not shorter. If it was a female you'd want tons of rotten wood as the substrate to induce egg laying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9-Volt Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Thanks for the tips! Hope to see pics of your adults soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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