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Eacus Golofa Beetle
IntermediateGolofa eacus
A Golofa distributed along the Andes from Colombia to Bolivia. It is a medium species of 4-6 cm, the male carrying a slender head horn and thoracic horn. Little husbandry information circulates in Japan.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
20〜28℃
Lifespan
Adults 4-7 months
Size
40-60 mm
Humidity
60〜80%
Diet
Beetle jelly; tree sap
About
Golofa eacus was described by Burmeister in 1847; it is a South American species of 4-6 cm. GBIF holds most records from Colombia, followed by Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, which traces the Andes. As in the rest of the genus the male carries one horn on the head and one on the prothorax, the two curving toward each other, and the long forelegs are behind the alternative Japanese name for the genus. The BE-KUWA FY2025 edition carries no captive record for this species in its Golofa section, and little husbandry information circulates in Japan. Anyone attempting it has to follow the method documented for the congener Golofa claviger: a substrate egg-laying set and larvae grown on rhinoceros-beetle substrate.
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Lifespan of the Eacus Golofa Beetle
The Eacus Golofa Beetle lives Adults 4-7 months.
Size of the Eacus Golofa Beetle
The Eacus Golofa Beetle grows to 40-60 mm.
Basic Info
Origin
South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia)
Lifespan
Adults 4-7 months
Size
40-60 mm
Temperature
20〜28℃
Humidity
60〜80%
Care Specifications
Solitary
Sources: Golofa eacus - Wikipedia (FR; South America, 4-6 cm) / GBIF species page for Golofa eacus (distribution and occurrence records by country) / Golofa - Wikipedia (JA; Neotropical range, thoracic horn, the long forelegs behind the alternative Japanese name) / Golofa - Wikipedia (EN; species list; the male head and thoracic horns curving toward each other) / Takuneko blog - Golofa claviger (rearing at 23-25C, size, lifespan, egg-laying set, larval period, bottle size, JA)
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Primary sources
- Wikipedia
- Ministry of the Environment, Invasive Species Act: "Guidance for Those Importing Live Insects in Scarabaeoidea"
- CITES Appendix (checklist.cites.org)
- GBIF species page for Golofa eacus (distribution and occurrence records by country)
- Golofa - Wikipedia (JA; Neotropical range, thoracic horn, the long forelegs behind the alternative Japanese name)
- Golofa - Wikipedia (EN; species list; the male head and thoracic horns curving toward each other)
- Takuneko blog - Golofa claviger (rearing at 23-25C, size, lifespan, egg-laying set, larval period, bottle size, JA)
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Golofa eacus Burmeister, 1847
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listed
Plant Protection Act: When importing live specimens of Scarabaeoidea (including rhinoceros beetles, stag beetles, flower beetles, etc.), a species identification certificate issued by the exporting country government agency or equivalent must be attached in accordance with the Invasive Species Act (import ports are limited to Narita, Chubu, Kansai, Fukuoka, and Kagoshima airports). This species itself is not a designated invasive species, and import is possible upon submission of the certificate.
Sources: Ministry of the Environment, Invasive Species Act: "Guidance for Those Importing Live Insects in Scarabaeoidea" / CITES Appendix (checklist.cites.org)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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