The masked beetle Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 hello! I am new here and i was looking at getting beetles. That type of beetle is best for beginners like me. thanks. -the masked beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garin Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 For breeding? Larvae? Or just a pet adult beetle? If its for a pet adult beetle, blue death feigning beetles are the best imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The masked beetle Posted September 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 larvae. -the masked beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliathus Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Gymnetis thula. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teneb fan Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 6 hours ago, Garin said: For breeding? Larvae? Or just a pet adult beetle? If its for a pet adult beetle, blue death feigning beetles are the best imo. I agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BensBeasts1 Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Cant get much easier than G. thula! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The masked beetle Posted October 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 https://www.insects4sale.com/store/products/223/Redish-brown-Stag-Beetle this is one of the only type of beetle allowed through customs in my country. -The masked beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BensBeasts1 Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 What country? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The masked beetle Posted October 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 nz -the masked beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizentrop Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 My friend, you have some amazing beetles native to NZ. Why not try breeding the stunning Manuka beetle (Pyronota festiva)? It is extremely common during the spring and summer. Or even better, the Mumu chafer (Stethaspis longicornis)? I suspect breeding them would be very similar to typical scarabs, with the exception that they might need a bit more sand content in the substrate. When you gain experience you can venture into breeding the beautiful local stag beetles like Geodorcus helmsi or the Australian Rhyssonotus nebulosus that is now well-established in NZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliathus Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Note: Geodorcus can't be collected - all species of this genus are legally protected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BensBeasts1 Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 You could also go see one of those wetta crickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The masked beetle Posted October 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 I got some tenebrio molitor today and they are really easy to keep. Thanks!! -the masked beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyes Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 Also, Dynasteas Granti are pretty easy to keep for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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