How much do beetles cost?

Japanese rhinoceros beetles cost 300-1,000 yen, giant stag beetles 2,000-30,000 yen, and Hercules beetles 5,000-50,000+ yen depending on species and size.

Can beginners start keeping insects?

Japanese rhinoceros beetles and saw stag beetles are easy to keep and great for beginners. A basic container and beetle jelly from a 100-yen shop is all you need to start.

How long do beetles live?

Adult rhinoceros beetles live 2-3 months, saw stag beetles 3-6 months. Giant stag beetles can live 2-5 years as adults, offering years of enjoyment.

What are the benefits of raising larvae?

Larvae are cheaper than adults and you get to experience the thrill of eclosion. Raising large specimens using fungus bottles or substrate is rewarding and educational.

What should I check when buying insects?

Check that tarsi (feet) are intact, the insect is active, and there are no mites. Choose specimens with documented size and lineage information.

Insect Encyclopedia — 75 Species Directory

Encyclopedia of popular beetles and stag beetles with care guides, traits, and breeding methods.

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Dead Leaf Mantis

Deroplatys desiccata

Intermediate

Large mantis from Southeast Asia mimicking dead leaves. Brown body perfectly resembles a real dried leaf. Often motionless — among the best camouflage in the insect world.

MantisCamouflageSoutheast Asia

Leaf Insect

Phyllium sp.

Intermediate

Master of camouflage resembling a leaf. From Southeast Asia. Flat green body looks like a real leaf. Quiet with minimal movement — great for observation. Eats plant leaves, no live prey needed.

CamouflageSoutheast AsiaObservation

Stick Insect

Phasmatodea sp.

Beginner

Elongated insect mimicking twigs. Many species worldwide. Easy care — just feed plant leaves. Many species reproduce parthenogenetically. Popular for education.

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Insect FAQ

How much do beetles cost?: Japanese rhinoceros beetles cost 300-1,000 yen, giant stag beetles 2,000-30,000 yen, and Hercules beetles 5,000-50,000+ yen depending on species and size.
Can beginners start keeping insects?: Japanese rhinoceros beetles and saw stag beetles are easy to keep and great for beginners. A basic container and beetle jelly from a 100-yen shop is all you need to start.
How long do beetles live?: Adult rhinoceros beetles live 2-3 months, saw stag beetles 3-6 months. Giant stag beetles can live 2-5 years as adults, offering years of enjoyment.
What are the benefits of raising larvae?: Larvae are cheaper than adults and you get to experience the thrill of eclosion. Raising large specimens using fungus bottles or substrate is rewarding and educational.
What should I check when buying insects?: Check that tarsi (feet) are intact, the insect is active, and there are no mites. Choose specimens with documented size and lineage information.