This item will provide you with an adult pair of PURPLE Phalacrognathus muelleri 

Active date: 8/15/24

Phalacrognathus muelleri is a stag beetle species that originate from Australia. They are famously known for their rainbow colors on their elytra. Adult males have big curved mandibles that are used for fighting other males, while females have small mandibles that are used for burrowing into dead trees for egg laying. The adults have a long life span and can live up to 2 years depending on the husbandry, which makes them an excellent pet for hobbyists. 

Feeds on beetle jelly and non-citrus fruits such as bananas and apples.

Difficulty level: Beginner

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.

More information on LAG and shipping here

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