Lucanus Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 My minor L. elaphus males started to become active yesterday. I think this is too early for them to be active so I was wondering if this is happening to others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle-Experience Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Lucanus, were you keeping him indoors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucanus Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Lucanus, were you keeping him indoors? Yes I did, but the ones I kept 3 years ago were active around April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Minard Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 You have Lucanus already? It's only march. I'm jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Yes I did, but the ones I kept 3 years ago were active around April. I've reared quite a few Lucanus elaphus in the past and they nearly always come out of hibernation early when kept too warm. The exact time they come out depends on average temperatures, disturbances, and to a lesser extent the individual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Minard Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 So... I have mine in the upper 60s to lower 70s. I rarely EVER disturb them... so what time do you think they should be ready? I caught most of them in Fall 2011. some in early Summer 2011 (they were SMALL then... and they are HUGE now). Most of the larvae have been 3rd instar since God knows when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle-Experience Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Hey Ryan, If they have been fed well and kept at around "room temperature" it shouldn't be too much longer. Depending on the container you should be able to see when they make their cells. Steven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Minard Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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