Beetle Care 101

Adult male Hercules Rhinoceros Beetle (Dynastes hercules ssp. hercules)

General Information:

The majority of scarab beetle species available in the hobby are quite straight-forward to raise as they can be reared at room temperature and feed on foodstuffs that are relatively easy to acquire - rotten leaves/wood as larvae, and sweet fruits as adults.

I have written a four part guide which covers the required basic knowledge that can be applied for the majority of beetle species, covering rhinoceros beetles, flower beetles, and stag beetles.

Beetle Care Sheet - a 4 part Guide:

1. Beetle Larva Care Sheet
2. Beetle Adult Care Sheet
3. Beetle Breeding Guide
4. Beetle Egg Laying Guide