How difficult is it to keep Sericeus Saw Stag Beetle?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

What is the lifespan of Sericeus Saw Stag Beetle?

The average lifespan of Sericeus Saw Stag Beetle is Adults 2-3 months. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

What should I feed Sericeus Saw Stag Beetle?

Sericeus Saw Stag Beetle feeds on: Sap of broadleaf trees; beetle jelly. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Sericeus Saw Stag Beetle?

The price of Sericeus Saw Stag Beetle varies significantly depending on bloodline, size, captive-bred generation, and sex. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Sericeus Saw Stag Beetle

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Prosopocoilus sericeus

A Sundaland saw stag from Borneo, Sumatra and Java. The epithet sericeus refers to a silky sheen. The nominate form and the Malay Peninsula subspecies taronii are recognised, but almost no captive breeding reports exist.

Difficulty

Advanced

Temperature

20〜28℃

Lifespan

Adults 2-3 months

Humidity

60〜80%

Diet

Sap of broadleaf trees; beetle jelly

About

Prosopocoilus sericeus was described by Westwood in 1844 and ranges across Borneo, Sumatra and Java. GBIF records likewise cluster in Indonesia and Malaysia, with none from the Philippines. Besides the nominate form there is the Malaysian subspecies taronii. The epithet means silky, after the sheen of the beetle. Almost nothing has been published about breeding it. It does not appear in the BE-KUWA certified records either; the sericeus listed there belongs to the genus Lucanus. In Japan it circulates chiefly as set specimens, so anyone keeping live stock has to follow the general husbandry used for the genus.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Lifespan of the Sericeus Saw Stag Beetle

The Sericeus Saw Stag Beetle lives Adults 2-3 months.

Basic Info

Origin

Island Southeast Asia (Indonesia: Borneo, Sumatra and Java; Malaysia)

Lifespan

Adults 2-3 months

Temperature

20〜28℃

Humidity

60〜80%

Diet

Sap of broadleaf trees; beetle jelly

Care Guide

Care Specifications

Solitary

Sources: Prosopocoilus sericeus - Wikipedia (ES; two subspecies, Borneo/Sumatra/Java) / GBIF species page for Prosopocoilus sericeus (distribution and occurrence records by country) / Ben's Beetle Breeding Pages - Prosopocoilus sericeus taronii (range; absence of breeding reports) / Mushinavi - Tokara saw stag (general egg-laying, larval and adult husbandry for Prosopocoilus, 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

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Prosopocoilus sericeus (Westwood, 1844)

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.