LARVAE: Eastern Hercules beetle (Dynastes tityus)
LARVAE: Eastern Hercules beetle (Dynastes tityus)
This item will provide you with 1x Dynastes tityus larva.
Dynastes tityus is also known as the Eastern Hercules beetle. They are found in the Eastern parts of United States. Although their horns aren't as impressive as their western counterpart(Dynastes grantii), their yellow coloration and long life span make them a popular beetle species to have as a pet.
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 NATIVE TO THE EASTERN U.S. BUT DO NOT RELEASE THEM IF THEY ARE NOT FOUND IN YOUR AREA.
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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