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Sabii Beetle
BeginnerAllomyrina pfeifferi
A beetle from Southeast Asia whose rusty (sabi) body color is the origin of its name. Same genus as the Japanese rhinoceros beetle, sharing similar keeping methods, making it an easy-to-keep exotic beetle even for beginners. Horn shape is similar to the Japanese species.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
22〜28℃
Lifespan
Adult 2-4 months
Size
30-70mm
Humidity
60〜80%
Diet
Tree sap, beetle jelly
About
Allomyrina pfeifferi is a rhinoceros beetle distributed across parts of Southeast Asia, named in Japanese for its rusty reddish-brown coloration. It belongs to the same genus as the Japanese rhinoceros beetle (Allomyrina dichotoma), and males bear a single cephalic horn. Adults are typically around 40–60 mm, with morphology and ecology similar to the Japanese species, so the same husbandry applies. A medium enclosure with deep fermented substrate suits them; adults are fed insect jelly, and females oviposit in the substrate where larvae develop. Hardy and easy to keep, it is well suited as an introductory exotic rhinoceros beetle.
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Basic Info
Origin
Southeast Asia
Lifespan
Adult 2-4 months
Size
30-70mm
Temperature
22〜28℃
Humidity
60〜80%
Diet
Tree sap, beetle jelly
Care Guide
Temperature
Maintain 22-28°C
Larval Care
References & Sources
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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Allomyrina pfeifferi (Redtenbacher, 1868)
Synonyms: Myrina pfeifferi Redtenbacher, 1868
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listed
Plant Protection Act: コガネムシ上科(カブトムシ・クワガタムシ・ハナムグリ等)の生きた個体を輸入する際は、外来生物法に基づき輸出国政府機関等が発行する種類名証明書の添付が必要(輸入港は成田・中部・関西・福岡・鹿児島の各空港に限定)。本種自体は特定外来生物ではなく、証明書の添付により輸入可能。
Sources: 環境省 外来生物法「コガネムシ上科に含まれる生きた昆虫を輸入される方へ」 / CITES 附属書(checklist.cites.org)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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