Giant beetle larva

Megasoma mars

Reiche, 1852

Origin: Tingo Maria, Peru, Oberen Amazonasbecken

Breeding info:

• Substrate and air temperature 18-22 °C

• Beetles are active during the night

• Beetle size: 60-132,7 mm

• Beetle food: Banana, Beetle Jelly Honey

• Larval food: Wood-humus (2:1) or Flake Soil

• Air humidity: 60-80%

• Generation time: 24-36 months