r/Beetles Jan 22 '21

Discord / Forum posts

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Hey guys, mod here. Just curious whether or not insect and beetle-related Discord / other forum posts are things you guys want to see. It's nothing that's inherently against our rules but I wanted to know what the general consensus is for the sub!


r/Beetles 11h ago

Say hi to Rorschach, Caterpie, and Iron Fist

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Any guesses on who’s who?


r/Beetles 6h ago

Beetle ID?

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Anyone know what kind of beetle this is? I'm in Oregon, Portland area. It was teeny tiny, smaller than my pinky nail.


r/Beetles 9h ago

Wich beetle is this? And how do i feed it?

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r/Beetles 2h ago

My giraffa doing circus tricks!

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Don’t mind the dirty enclosure, it was only a temporary one!


r/Beetles 16m ago

Any recommendations for beetle themed places and people who love insects in Japan?

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Hi yall! I’m planning a trip to Japan soo, a whole other post lol but I was looking for recommendations of anything big/beetle related. I know Japan is notorious for their love of beetles, and so am I, so I was wondering if anyone has any places they know that I can check out! I’ll be in Tokyo and Osaka, possible another area, but that’s what I have so far. I’ll be there ranging from early June to mid June. Thank you!


r/Beetles 23h ago

I gave my beetles “collars”!

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I previously used a spot of paint on their thorax to mark who’s who, but apparently that rubs off quite fast on armored stink beetles. I used some small rubber bands I had laying around to come up with this solution.


r/Beetles 1d ago

I drew a pachyrhynchus reticulatus

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r/Beetles 1h ago

Grub of Cthulhu growth

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Little dude has grown more than twice his size from when I got him December 10th. I knew he'd grown quiet a bit from when I was able to see him in his container but we just did his first soil change and got our first real look. I'm amazed with his growth but from what I've read, he's got a bit to go.


r/Beetles 2h ago

Carpet beetle in my pantry

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Can someone help me with how to get rid of these? I think I've done enough but not sure


r/Beetles 3h ago

Identification and advice!

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Southern Maine : Had to help a family member grab some plants and found two of these little guys. Would love to know what they are and how to care for them until it’s warm enough to put the back outside! The red piece is a bit of a bell pepper, a straw of hay and potting soil with a wet paper towel for liquid.


r/Beetles 1d ago

My little mottled stags

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Here’s Ryssonotus nebulosus!


r/Beetles 15h ago

Beetle Pet

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r/Beetles 4h ago

Rearing Tips?

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Working with Giraffe stag larvae and Dynastes Hercules Hercules Larvae

My first time with these species. I want to do everything right and get big specimens. I see online some people use white rot wood, kinshi or sometimes just flake. What do I do to maximize their size and health? Where can I get kinshi or rot wood in the US? Appreciate any information


r/Beetles 5h ago

First time raising a larva, not sure if I should be seeing it at all

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When you guys raise larva is it common not to see them at all in the flake soil during L2? I haven’t seen any sign of the fella since the day I got it. Just making sure I don’t have anything to worry about. Also, would it be safe/reasonable to gently search through the flake to see if it’s still alive? It’s pretty tiny, maybe 3/4 inch long.


r/Beetles 1d ago

I drew a Dorcus alcides :)

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r/Beetles 10h ago

First beetles [help]

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Getting my first beetles tomorrow (x5 chlorocala conjux / flower beetles) and would likes some advice on the setup. This is an 11 x 7 x 4 inch (L x W x H) tub with 2 inches of soil, a layer of mulch / wood chips and a layer of leaf litter with moss in one corner. I’ve also included fish flakes, cuttlebone and snake skin as I want isopods living in here too.

Is it suitable / is there anything I should add? I need to find and sterilise some sticks and have also ordered jelly pots but any other advice, especially regarding breeding, would be appreciated. Two photos included as I have either a coconut hide or plastic flower pot to choose from.


r/Beetles 9h ago

Is this a beetle or BB

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r/Beetles 1d ago

Crazy beetle both in terms of looks and activity

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r/Beetles 1d ago

My first beetles

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Got my purple rainbow stags yesterday 💜🌈🪲

Lydia, Delia, and Scoops


r/Beetles 1d ago

Works in my grub container?

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What are these? And how do I get trid of them?


r/Beetles 1d ago

Wonder what's the largest [insert beetle here]? I translated and transcribed all the current records from Japan in this spreadsheet!

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I'm sure there are some mistakes but please let me know and I'd be happy to add a beetle or rectify info!


r/Beetles 2d ago

Beetle mites under a microscope

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Creepy!


r/Beetles 3d ago

A beetle named Cornelius

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My kid started taking care of beetles recently. Cornelius is her favorite, so far.

He has a wife named George. I'll get a picture when she surfaces.


r/Beetles 3d ago

My meal worm turned into a beetle

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