Nolens beetles Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Hi everyone! I am very happy to join the forum. I am relatively new to beetle breeding and am excited to be able to have my questions answered by the pros. I currently have one L3 Goliathus Goliatus I purchased from Bugs in Cyberspace. He has quadrupled in size since I got him! I also have 2 Lucanus Elaphus larva, 3 Megasoma Sleeperi larva, 4 Dynastes Granti larva (about to be pupa), 3 Gymnetis Thula pupa, and a desert beetle tank. I have always been passionate about insects, but in the last couple years I discovered beetle breeding. I also enjoy pinning insects, Mantis breeding, Lepidoptera breeding, and love fishing. I am going to be starting high school next year so you could say I am a fairly young hobbyist. I am one of the few kids who would much rather be outside looking for bugs than indoors doing something boring. I don’t really know anyone else who has the same passions as me, but my family is starting to get into it. Thank you! -Nolen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Welcome to the forum! I joined the forum when I was around your age too! I didn't have much of a collection as you do now of course It's good to see a young passionate enthusiast here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes TItyus hunter Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Awesome! Welcome to the forum. You should try keeping Dynastes Tityus if you like beetles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolens beetles Posted June 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 44 minutes ago, Dynastes TItyus hunter said: Awesome! Welcome to the forum. You should try keeping Dynastes Tityus if you like beetles. I am hoping to find a couple adults this year. I have heard they are around my area but quite rare. If I don’t find any I’ll definitely be purchasing some larva. They are my favorite beetle! (Although my favorite beetle changes everyday and I have several)😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes TItyus hunter Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 I've heard that Dynastes Tityus can be found in Chicago but not Michigan. You should try moving a little south to capture some beetles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolens beetles Posted June 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 11 minutes ago, Dynastes TItyus hunter said: I've heard that Dynastes Tityus can be found in Chicago but not Michigan. You should try moving a little south to capture some beetles. Good to know! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Welcome! It's so nice to see all the native species available to hobbyists today though BIC. I live about 3 hrs. from you. I do agree D.tityus would be a great choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 The only rhino in Michigan is Xyloryctes and the larger stags are L. capreolus and L. placidus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolens beetles Posted June 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 6 hours ago, Dynastes said: The only rhino in Michigan is Xyloryctes and the larger stags are L. capreolus and L. placidus. I have found some L. Capreolus. There are a ton of dorcus around here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 On 6/6/2021 at 12:55 PM, Nolens beetles said: I have found some L. Capreolus. There are a ton of dorcus around here too. Dorcus are a great trade item, they're hard to find for most people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolens beetles Posted June 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, Dynastes said: Dorcus are a great trade item, they're hard to find for most people. Oh yeah! I’ve already been getting several private messages. Do you ever do light trapping? Also, have you ever caught a xyloryctes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 59 minutes ago, Nolens beetles said: Oh yeah! I’ve already been getting several private messages. Do you ever do light trapping? Also, have you ever caught a xyloryctes? I've seen dead Xyloryctes in specimen drawers from near you but only have seen live ones in AZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolens beetles Posted June 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 10 hours ago, Dynastes said: I've seen dead Xyloryctes in specimen drawers from near you but only have seen live ones in AZ. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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