Source: Wikimedia Commons
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Phalacrognathus muelleri
The world's most beautiful stag beetle from Australia. Iridescent metallic rainbow body is its defining trait. Docile and easy to keep. Larvae thrive on both fungus bottles and substrate.
Phalacrognathus muelleri, the rainbow stag beetle, is the sole species in its genus and belongs to the family Lucanidae. Native to the rainforests of northern Queensland, Australia, and New Guinea, it is celebrated for its remarkable iridescent coloration, appearing in red, green, blue, or black forms depending on the individual. Adults reach 30–65 mm in length and inhabit tropical forest canopies, feeding on tree sap and fruit. In captivity, small to medium enclosures are suitable, furnished with pieces of bark and wood to prevent toppling. Egg-laying occurs directly in fine-particle fermented substrate packed to a depth of at least 10 cm. Optimal temperature is 20–25°C, and adults live one to two years—an unusually long lifespan for stag beetles. Its spectacular coloration, manageable size, and straightforward husbandry make it one of the most sought-after display beetles worldwide.
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产地
northern Queensland, Australia and New Guinea
寿命
Adult 1-2 years / Larva ~8 months
体型
30-70mm
温度
20〜26℃
湿度
60〜80%
Jelly (adult) / Fungus bottle or fermented substrate (larva)
Small-medium case. Add plenty of bark to prevent flipping
Lays in substrate. Pack fine fermented mat deeply
Both fungus bottles and substrate work. Temperature is key to size
Adults take 2-3 months before starting to feed after eclosion
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。
Rainbow Stag Beetle的理想温度为20〜26℃。推荐湿度为60〜80%。避免温度骤变，保持稳定的环境。
Rainbow Stag Beetle的平均寿命为Adult 1-2 years / Larva ~8 months。通过适当的护理和营养，它们可以长寿健康地生活。
Rainbow Stag Beetle成年后通常可达30-70mm。大小可能因饲养条件和个体遗传而异。
Rainbow Stag Beetle的食物为：Jelly (adult) / Fungus bottle or fermented substrate (larva)。目标是适当的喂食频率和均衡的饮食。
Rainbow Stag 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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