LARVAE: Indian glossy stag beetle (Odontolabis burmeisteri)

This item will provide you with 1x Odontolabis burmeisteri larva. 

Note: This is currently available for preorder. All larvae will be shipped at L2 stage because L1s are very sensitive.

Shipping date: between late August and early September.

Odontolabis burmeisteri, a species of stag beetle that originates from South India, holds the title for being the largest Odontolabis species in the world, with a record size of 109.9mm. These beetles are distinguishable by their bright, yellow-brown coloring and a V-shaped black band on the abdomen. Furthermore, there are notable variations in the size and shape of the mandibles among males. Males with longer mandibles typically have symmetrical mandibles, whereas those with shorter mandibles tend to have asymmetrical mandibles.

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: 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.

More information on LAG and shipping here

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