LARVAE: Cottonwood stag beetle (Lucanus mazama)

This item will provide you with 1x Lucanus mazama larva. 

Lucanus mazama is a species of stag beetle found in the southwestern U.S. It is the only Lucanus species found in the western states(Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico). Although they are not as impressive as their eastern counterparts, their ease of rearing and breeding make them an ideal choice for beginners.

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 WESTERN 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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