HyprNekoStorm Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Hey guys, I need some help. I'm going to be getting some beetles soon, but I have a couple of questions. 1- Can Lucanus Elaphus Inflict a painful bite? I don't want to be pinched! 2- If I bought L2/L3 Lucanus or Dynastes, (or maybe Allymorina) would they emerge by August? 3- If I buy a nonnative species (Allymorina... etc,) without a permit (from overseas) will I get in trouble? Thank you for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspenentomology Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 I'd imagine Lucanus elaphus would give a painful bite. And #3 depends on where you live. In the US, all nonnative herbivorous beetles are illegal to own. Whether you risk importing or not is your choice, but I personally choose not to risk it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewrune Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 1- Depending on size. But Ive been bitten by larger species, never left a scar. 2- It depends on multiple factors. Species, temperature, food, age of larvae, sex, group or single housing...etc. 3- You never know. Probably more risky if you are importing vs buying from someone who already imported them in your country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyprNekoStorm Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 1- Depending on size. But Ive been bitten by larger species, never left a scar.2- It depends on multiple factors. Species, temperature, food, age of larvae, sex, group or single housing...etc.3- You never know. Probably more risky if you are importing vs buying from someone who already imported them in your country. What do you mean by larger species? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmosphere Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Not really a "bite" but a nice pinch. It doesn't hurt, but pain levels are different for everyone. Once I had a Dorcus titanus palawanicus pinch me and wow did it hurt. Was bleeding all over. Many factors come into play with larvae turning into adults. Don't import, it isn't worth the risk of getting in trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Beetles Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Generally speaking, the females of beetles with large mandibles (like stags) inflict a more painful bite, because their jaws are shorter, and more "power-packed." Males are less likely to inflict a painful bite, because the distance of their jaws are longer (generally, and that is also why males usually have larger heads) and thus, when the force is transferred to the bite, it is reduced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Beetles Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 You do NOT want to be bitten by a female dobsonfly...just say'in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewrune Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 What do you mean by larger species? Lucanus hermani and Lucanus formosanus. Lucanus's mandibles are not strong, but a little sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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