Oak Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Does anyone know where to catch beetles in California or Arizona? I might go to Arizona this summer. If so, where are the specific location? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ometeo Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Oak, beetles are present probably year round where you are, not all species at the same time, not a single one all the time, but there is always beetles around. Right now in SoCal we just had Amblonoxia sp. (A. palpalis in my neck of the city) come out about three weeks ago, so did Cyclocephala sp. , and Cotinis mutabilis are beginning to become active as well. What are you interested in? There are various beetle species in your area, but what exactly are you looking for? Dod a google search to see what species are in your area, get the Introduction to of California Beetles book by Art Evans and James N. Hogue (there are a couple of titles out there). Read, read, and then read some more, but as you did above, ask when in doubt, most hobbyists on this site seem serious and helpful enough. Now, go catch them ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Posted June 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 im interested in Stag beetles or Hercules beetles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regiarbol Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Aren't we all? You can't catch stag and hercules beetles in California except for the small Platycerus sp. in the mountains. In Arizona, you can find Dynastes Granti and Lucanus Mazama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ometeo Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Not true Regiarbol. There is quite an interesting stag beetle that is local, and if you know where to look, and what time of the year, it is also very common. Look it up, Sinodendron rugosum. A rather unique, t hough small but gorgeous stag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regiarbol Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 How did I miss this for so long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 How did I miss this for so long? Megasoma rhinoceros beetles are found in CA and AZ and Orzabus is a neat smaller one from the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Minard Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Man... If you find any of these cool mentioned species... please tell me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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