Oak Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 Was wondering if anyone knows how heavy the males should be for majors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyes Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 Weight doesn't always tell the size of the beetle. Measuring the head is a better idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Posted October 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Head size doesn't indicate whether or not the larva will turn out to be a major or a minor. There is a reason why breeders weigh their larva. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyes Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Oh! I remember now! Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes TItyus hunter Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 I don't know but try asking Kevink because he has some Lucanus Elaphus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevink Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 The next time I check my elephus grubs, I'll get out the digital scale and post some weights and dates, along with any other information, I'm using more of a forest floor type substrate, not exactly flake, so my grubs are growing a bit slower than I had expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes TItyus hunter Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 I've got some weight records on mine, pupal cell formation for presumed females began around 5-6g, and for presumed males between 6-a bit over 8g. When they've finished pupation I'll see if there's a correlation with adult size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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