California stag beetle?

[Jaker]

I've raised many exotic stag beetle species since I'm international student from other country, but I have no information of stag/rhino beetles in us. Where can i get them in CA or online? And are there any exotic species of of beetles I can raise in US?

 

[ColeopteraC]

I’m not from the U.S but know some people who are. The import of exotic species is quite scarce from what I’ve heard (Apparent ‘pest potential’) so the hobby is focused more on native species (Dynastes Tityus, etc.) There are still some exotics but at less availability than other countries. Try Bugsincyberspace as a suppliers?

 

[ColeopteraC]

Where are you based? In some states you can trap your own beetles.

 

[Jaker]

Where are you based? In some states you can trap your own beetles.

Unfortunately, CA

 

[mantisfan101]

The only stag beetle is Sinodendrum rugosum, and maybe if yu're lucky, Megasoma sleeperi, which is extremely rare nonetheless.

 

[ColeopteraC]

I’m unsure of the availability of tropical or southern state species in CA. Maybe post this on the ‘Arthropods and other insects’ for more U.S keepers to see. (I’ve heard Orin Mcmonigle, accomplished U.S. insect rearer and author is on here...?)

 

[ThemantismanofPA]

id look into bugsincyberspace, peter usually has at least one type of large beetle available