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Hercules Beetle
IntermediateHercules beetle
Worlds largest beetle. Massive horns reaching 180mm are breathtaking. Central/South American origin. Dream species for beetle keepers.
難度
Intermediate
溫度
20〜28℃
壽命
Adult 6-12 months, larva 1-2 years
體型
Up to 180mm (including horn)
濕度
60〜80%
飲食
Beetle jelly (adult), fermented substrate (larva)
關於我們
Dynastes hercules, the Hercules beetle, is the longest extant beetle species and one of the largest flying insects on Earth. It is native to the tropical rainforests of southern Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Lesser Antilles. Males can reach a total length of up to 180 mm, including their distinctive paired horns—a long cephalic horn and a thoracic horn used to grasp and flip rivals. Elytra color shifts from yellowish-green to black with changing humidity, a unique trait among large beetles. Captive husbandry requires an oversized enclosure with fermented substrate at least 20 cm deep, maintained at 20–25°C; temperatures above 28°C are harmful. The larval stage lasts one to two years and demands substantial substrate volumes. Females lay 30–50 eggs per clutch in fermented mat. Adults feed on beetle jelly or banana and live approximately 6–12 months. As the undisputed king of beetles, Hercules beetles are the most coveted species among collectors worldwide.
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基本資訊
產地
the tropical forests of southern Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Lesser Antilles
壽命
Adult 6-12 months, larva 1-2 years
體型
Up to 180mm (including horn)
溫度
20〜28℃
濕度
60〜80%
飲食
Beetle jelly (adult), fermented substrate (larva)
飼養指南
Temperature
20-25°C (heat-sensitive)
Larval period
1-2 years. Large container needed
Substrate
Larvae consume large amounts of fermented substrate
Emergence
Do not disturb pupal chamber
Notes
Temperature control is critical — use wine cooler etc.
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Hercules Beetle常見問題
Q飼養Hercules Beetle的難度如何？
A
Intermediate. 這是一個中級難度的物種。建議有一定的飼養經驗和環境管理知識。
QHercules Beetle的理想溫度是多少？
A
Hercules Beetle的理想溫度為20〜28℃。推薦濕度為60〜80%。避免溫度驟變，保持穩定的環境。
QHercules Beetle的壽命是多長？
A
Hercules Beetle的平均壽命為Adult 6-12 months, larva 1-2 years。透過適當的護理和營養，牠們可以長壽健康地生活。
QHercules Beetle能長多大？
A
Hercules Beetle成年後通常可達Up to 180mm (including horn)。大小可能因飼養條件和個體遺傳而異。
Q應該餵Hercules Beetle什麼？
A
Hercules Beetle的食物為：Beetle jelly (adult), fermented substrate (larva)。目標是適當的餵食頻率和均衡的飲食。
QHercules Beetle的一般價格是多少？
A
Hercules Beetle的價格因品系、大小和血統而有很大差異。請查看我們的市場價格頁面獲取最新價格資訊。
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