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Japanese Giant Stag Beetle
IntermediateDorcus hopei binodulosus
The king of Japanese stag beetles. Thick mandibles and jet-black body. Larvae grow large on fungus bottles. Long-lived at 2-3 years.
Schwierigkeit
Intermediate
Temperatur
18〜25℃
Lebensdauer
Adult 2-3 years / Larva ~1 year
Größe
25-85mm
Luftfeuchtigkeit
60〜80%
Ernährung
Jelly (adult) / Fungus bottle (larva)
Über uns
Dorcus is a large genus of stag beetles in the subfamily Lucaninae, comprising over 100 species distributed primarily across Asia and India, with two species in Europe and two in North America. These beetles inhabit deciduous forests, where larvae develop inside decaying hardwood logs. Males possess powerful, flattened mandibles used in competition for mates and feeding sites, with body lengths ranging from 30–90 mm depending on species. Adults are glossy black and have notably long lifespans of one to three years compared to many other beetles. In captivity, small to medium enclosures with ventilated lids are suitable. Egg-laying occurs inside hardwood logs such as oak, and larvae thrive in fungal substrate bottles, which can produce exceptionally large specimens. Their long adult lifespan and moderate care requirements make Dorcus beetles highly popular among collectors.
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Grundinformationen
Herkunft
Asia and India primarily, with species also found in Europe and North America
Lebensdauer
Adult 2-3 years / Larva ~1 year
Größe
25-85mm
Temperatur
18〜25℃
Luftfeuchtigkeit
60〜80%
Ernährung
Jelly (adult) / Fungus bottle (larva)
Pflegeanleitung
Enclosure
Small-medium case. Anti-fungus gnat filter recommended
Breeding
Females lay in egg wood (oak/konara)
Larva Care
Individual fungus bottles 800-1400ml
Notes
Cool temps are key to large size. Keep below 25°C
Most popularDomesticLong-livedFungus bottle culture
Japanese Giant Stag Beetle-FAQ
QWie schwierig ist es, Japanese Giant Stag Beetle zu halten?
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Intermediate. Dies ist eine Art mittleren Schwierigkeitsgrades. Etwas Vorerfahrung und Kenntnisse im Umgebungsmanagement werden empfohlen.
QWas ist die ideale Temperatur für Japanese Giant Stag Beetle?
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Die ideale Temperatur für Japanese Giant Stag Beetle ist 18〜25℃. Die empfohlene Luftfeuchtigkeit beträgt 60〜80%. Vermeiden Sie plötzliche Temperaturänderungen und halten Sie eine stabile Umgebung aufrecht.
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