This item will provide you with an adult pair of Dorcus antaeus.
Emergence date: late December
Dorcus antaeus is species of stag beetle native to Northern India. It is characterized by its thick and curved mandibles and glossy black body coloration in males. When provided with appropriate care, these beetles have the potential to live up to 3 years, which is notably lengthy for stag beetles.
Feeds on beetle jelly and non-citrus fruits such as bananas and apples.
Difficulty level:Intermediate
THIS SPECIES IS NOT NATIVE TO THE U.S. AND IS NOT TO BE RELEASED OUTDOORS!
Shipping Info:
To ensure the safe arrival of adult beetles or larvae, packages are shipped with either a heat pack or cold pack, depending on the prevailing weather conditions in the receiving area. However, if the weather conditions are extreme, excessively cold or hot, the shipment will be withheld until the weather becomes favorable.
Larvae are shipped with adequate substrate that should last for approximately one week. It is advisable to have an adequate supply of substrate ready before their arrival.
Packages are usually sent out on Mondays-Wednesdays.
Two shipping options are available: Standard(USPS Priority) and Express(UPS Overnight). For Live Arrival Guarantee(LAG), you MUST choose the Express shipping option.
