Phil Kuhns Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Hi! My interest in beetles originated from the artwork I do. Particularly origami! I design and fold many different subjects from squares of paper but have always most enjoyed folding insects! Being able to accuratly, anatomically design an origami insect often requires many google image searches and studying the real thing. By doing this, I slowly started to enjoy the real bugs as much as their artistic representations. However I must say that I always have had an interest in insects appart from origami. One of my goals for this summer and last was to collect a live male Dynastes Tityus, but no matter how hard I tried, even when I was in their range, I could never come up with one! Being frusterated, I decided to just order some grubs online and raise them myself. I currently have 5 L2 Tityus grubs (that I got last week) in a 5 gallon aquarium and really, really hope they survive! I am following Orin's guide as closely as possible but would be very gratefull for any additional tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
カブトムシ Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Welcome! Dynastes tityus is a good species! I am currently trying to catch their relative, Dynastes Granti in arizona. Hope you enjoy the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regiarbol Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Welcome to the forum. You should visit gas stations at night. There's a chance you can find them there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Welcome! Show us your setup and describe your substrate, ventilation, and any relevant caging parameters. If something doesn't seem right somebody will comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Kuhns Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Thanks! I will post that later this evening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Clausen Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Welcome to a wonderful hobby, Phil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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