Common name - Rainbow Stag Beetle
Scientific name - Phalacrognathus muelleri "Mirror Glaze, Ruby"

The listing is for 1x beetle larva, of a highly sought after species of Stag Beetle that is famous for its metallic, rainbow colouration as adults.

The “Mirror Glaze” pedigree is a rare, selectively bred bloodline originally developed by Japanese pro-breeders for a mutation that produces an extraordinary mirror-like sheen on the thorax, reminiscent of the glossy finish of the famous mirror-glaze cake. In contrast, normal P. muelleri have a matte thorax, as shown in the second photo for comparison. Furthermore, this "Mirror Glaze" pedigree has further been selected for its fully red body colour.

I am now able to offer a very limited number of surplus offspring from my breeding program. Availability will unfortunately remain infrequent, as this pedigree is still relatively new and carefully managed to ensure the long-term stability of the line and the preservation of the defining traits.

These are CAPTIVE BRED in my collection, with this stock originating from Queensland in Australia.

Like many members of the rhino/stag beetle families, the males of this species possess large horns/mandibles used in wrestling matches with rival males, while females lack these structures. The adult beetles feed on a variety of fruits such as banana, apple, pear, peach and watermelon. The larvae feed on decaying wood.

Beetle Larvae Care Sheet:
https://richardsinverts.com/care-sheet-beetle-larva

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Beetle Larvae

⨂ Larvae - Rainbow Stag Beetle "Mirror Glaze, Ruby", (Phalacrognathus muelleri)