amy Posted February 1, 2022 Report Share Posted February 1, 2022 I found a larva that I'm pretty sure is eastern hercules beetle larva. I cannot replace the larva as the area was dug up for construction. Can I raise the larva and release the beetle? Will it be able to survive in the wild? Apologies if this is the wrong topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes Posted February 1, 2022 Report Share Posted February 1, 2022 You should have no trouble doing that if you rear up the adult. They don't usually come off cycle for a few generations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy Posted February 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 Thank you. I purchased The Complete Guide to Rearing the Eastern Hercules Beetle. Are there any other books you would recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 On 2/1/2022 at 7:00 PM, amy said: Thank you. I purchased The Complete Guide to Rearing the Eastern Hercules Beetle. Are there any other books you would recommend? I think that should provide you the most repeatable method to rear the larva to maturity successfully. You can find a ton of extra information on the web and various materials for sale but nothing extra should be necessary to rear it and release it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy Posted February 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 thank you again. I collected some of the wood the larva was feeding on and mixed it with some of the earth the larva was in, will that be sufficient to feed it enough to release it into the wild? Or should I acquire some flake soil? My goal is to minimize the impact i have on the beetle before it's release. If It helps ,the larva looks to be L2 or L3 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyes Posted February 10, 2022 Report Share Posted February 10, 2022 Flake soil would be a better choice. Have you identified the wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy Posted February 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2022 yes, the wood is ash firewood. I believe it is white rot as well. also nearby ( within 6 inches of the larva) was decaying mesquite wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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