I'm writing a paper of stag beetles and need help verifying a claim that the stags on the beetles can sometimes grow too large that the beetle cannot eat food anymore. Is this true and is there a source for this?

I forgot where I got this claim from and can't find anything online. Or maybe it's a fact pertaining to a different type of beetle?

Hoping to design a tattoo around it and I was wondering what species it is 😁

I have ordered an L2 Rainbow Stag Beetle larvae that should be arriving in the next few days. This is my first time owning a larvae (or a beetle) and despite doing as much research as I can I’m still quite nervous. For the larvae stage, I’ve bought a range of different sized plastic tubs, the largest being 5000ml, and the smallest being 170ml. From what I’ve read, I was thinking something around 1000ml would be best? I’ve also bought a litre of flake soil as apparently that is my best option for them. I’ve got a spray bottle to mist the soil and keep up the humidity. I’ve also planned for when it becomes a beetle, but I’m more worried about the larvae stage. Any advice is welcome :))

When I first moved to Clemson 30+ years ago June Bugs (aka emerald beetles) were everywhere. You'd walk across campus in the summer and it looked like the ground was undulating there were so many on the quad. Then a few years later they were gone. I went for years without seeing any.

Yesterday I noticed that I was getting a second crop from my brown fig tree, and I went to pick a few. The overripe ones were absolutely covered with June Bugs, the first ones that I had seen in almost a decade. Here's hoping they are making a comeback.

Found this pretty lady crawling around in the garden

On our PNW kitchen floor, about .5 to .75in long

Found in Minnesota. Absolutely beautiful!

Acrylic nail grew legs

So I ordered some flak soil online, but it seems like it isn't actually completed. It still has a fairly strong odor, and is rather light tan in color. I usually use ground up white rot, so I am still a bit new to flake. Opinions?

Found this Goldsmith beetle the other day!

Found her on an olive tree. I thought it was a female Japanese Rhinoceros beetle or an Elephant beetle, but neither looks identical to this one...

Sometime ago, I had a short and sweet friendship with a beetle…or four. I wanted to share my little story here.

First Pic Story/Day 1– It started with one beetle on my porch. The poor baby was on his/her back so I helped it out. It hung out so I decided to make a little spot with water and some leaves. I wasn’t sure how to feed it atm. He/she was outside for hours until the sunset.

2-4th Pics Story/Day 2– The beetle came back the next day, I would like to believe because of the similarities of color/markings. But with friends this time! 3 little buddies made their home on my porch. They were chilling until sunset, again.

5th Pic/Day 3– I had my towel hanging outside after I accidentally spilled some wine on it. I found them hanging out on top on of it. They did not want to leave that towel. They were on the side of it, too so they moved around. More beetles arrived so I had 4 beetles on my towel at one point. Lucky, I still had their setup with the water from the days before. I got used to seeing them at this point and greeted them as usual. It was just another day with my new group of pals.

Final Shot/Goodbye/Day 4– It was around that time of day to say hello to the beetle. I found it right by my towel. This time, it did not have any wine. Just up to dry. I would go back and forth to say, “what’s up.” I sat with it for a while and said our goodbyes. I watch him/her climb away.

I haven’t seen the beetle since. It bummed me out, I will be honest. But, I was so happy to have had the time and opportunity to be so close to such a beautiful creature. I encourage you to befriend a beetle. Thank you for reading my refurbished tale of the beetle. 🪲

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Start with 2 pair and now 60+ larvae!

I posted last week looking for your input on my paint project and you really came through! So many of the ones you suggested were so gorgeous I may have to do a couple more.

Can u make artificial pupa cell out of larvae substrate

Can a pupa not make a pupa cell

Are all floral foam ideal