This item will provide you with an adult MALE of Phalacrognathus muelleri.
Active date: Mid-march to mid-April
Colors of females are randomized unless specified.
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:
Adult beetles or larvae are shipped with either a heat pack or cold pack depending on the weather conditions in your area; however, if the weather conditions are extreme(too cold or hot), the beetles will not be shipped until the weather conditions are favorable.
Packages are usually sent out on Mondays-Wednesdays.
There are two shipping options: Standard(USPS Priority) and Express(UPS Overnight). For Live Arrival Guarantee(LAG), youMUST choose the Express shipping option.
