LARVAE: Antaeus stag beetle (Dorcus antaeus antaeus)

This item will provide you with 1x larva of Dorcus antaeus antaeus.

Dorcus antaeus antaeus, a species of stag beetle native to Northern India, 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.. 

Primarily feeds on rotten hardwood or flake soil. 

Beetle larvae go through 3 different larval phases: L1, L2, and L3. After the L3 stage, the larva pupates to turn into an adult beetle!

Difficulty level: Beginner

THIS SPECIES IS NOT NATIVE TO THE U.S. AND IS NOT TO BE RELEASED OUTDOORS!

Shipping Info:

Packages are usually sent out on Mondays-Wednesdays. If you have a desired shipping date, please contact us.

To keep adult beetles or larvae safe during shipping, we include a free heat pack or cold pack depending on the weather conditions in the receiving area. In case of extreme weather conditions however, we will contact you and work together to find an optimal shipping window.

Larvae are shipped with adequate substrate that should approximately last for 1-2 weeks. It is advisable to have an adequate supply of substrate ready before their arrival.

Two shipping options are available: USPS Priority and UPS Overnight. For Live Arrival Guarantee(LAG), you MUST choose the UPS Overnight shipping option.

More information on LAG and shipping here

For further inquiries and concerns, please contact us.