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Allomyrina dichotoma
A Japanese summer icon. Popular from kids to adults. Larvae grow in leaf compost, pupating into adults in about a month. Perfect starter beetle.
The Japanese rhinoceros beetle (Allomyrina dichotoma), known in Japan as kabutomushi, is one of the most iconic beetle species in East Asia. Found throughout Japan, China, the Korean Peninsula, Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, and Taiwan, it inhabits broad-leaved forests with temperate to subtropical climates. Males are distinguished by a prominent cephalic horn used in combat with rival males over territory and mating rights. Adults measure 30–80 mm in length and display a glossy dark-brown coloration. They are nocturnal, congregating at tree sap flows of oak and chestnut trees. In captivity, they require a mid-sized enclosure with at least 15 cm of fermented substrate, temperatures of 20–28°C, and humidity of 60–80%. Females lay 20–30 eggs in fermented substrate, and larvae develop over approximately one year. Their impressive horns, manageable care requirements, and cultural status as Japan's "king of insects" make them the most popular pet beetle in the country.
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产地
continental Asia, including Japan, China, the Korean Peninsula, and Southeast Asia
寿命
Adult 2-3 months / Larva ~10 months
体型
30-80mm (including horn)
温度
20〜28℃
湿度
60〜80%
Jelly (adult) / Leaf compost & fermented mat (larva)
Medium plastic case. Substrate depth 15cm+
Lay in fermented mat. ~20-30 eggs per female
Change substrate every 2-3 months. Use nutrient-rich mat for larger adults
Males fight. Add bark pieces to prevent flipping
Beginner. 这是一个适合初学者的物种。不需要特殊设备或经验,基本的饲养设置即可成功饲养。
Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle的理想温度为20〜28℃。推荐湿度为60〜80%。避免温度骤变,保持稳定的环境。
Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle的平均寿命为Adult 2-3 months / Larva ~10 months。通过适当的护理和营养,它们可以长寿健康地生活。
Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle成年后通常可达30-80mm (including horn)。大小可能因饲养条件和个体遗传而异。
Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle的食物为:Jelly (adult) / Leaf compost & fermented mat (larva)。目标是适当的喂食频率和均衡的饮食。
Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle的价格因品系、大小和血统而有很大差异。请查看我们的市场价格页面获取最新价格信息。
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