Pointed-winged stag beetle Megasoma punctulatus is originally from Arizona, USA, Mexico, and other regions. It measures about 2.5-3.5 centimeters, making it one of the smallest species in its genus. It lacks luster and is covered with small engraved dots. The elytra have shallow wrinkles and the thorax does not have a central protrusion, only small triangular thoracic horns on both sides.
The Pointed-winged stag beetle is an animal found in Arizona, USA, Mexico, and other regions.
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It is easy to defecate in the early stage of larva.
The environment should be provided during the dormant period, which should be dark and the container does not need to be too large. Wood chips or water moss can be used as padding material. Pay attention to maintaining humidity. The depth should be enough to completely bury the adult in the soil or water moss, so that the adult will feel more secure. Place objects such as tree bark on the surface for the adult to turn over. Occasionally, the dormant insect will climb to the soil surface. If there is no tree bark for it to turn over, it will inevitably consume physical strength and may cause death! The temperature should be maintained in an environment of 22-28 degrees. The higher the temperature, the shorter the dormant period.
The environment for breeding stag beetles is similar to that of daily care. The lifestyle is also the same. They live for 1.5-2.0 years during the larval stage and pupate after three molts. The lifespan of adults is only about 4-6 months, so they are also raised starting from the larval stage. The larvae also feed mainly on humus soil and require high-protein food to grow into the largest adults.
Adults mainly feed on ripe fruits such as bananas, apples, and honey, but using commercially available ready-made food is more convenient.
A two-foot wide, upright breeding tank with several dead branches arranged inside is more suitable for raising adults. The substrate should be mainly 20cm of cultivation soil or humus soil. Male adults are more aggressive, so it is better to raise them alone.