Curculionidae Breeding

[LucasDarklingz]

Hey! Has anyone ever had the opportunity to maintain and/or breed exotic species of Curculionids? I have the opportunity to buy some Brachycerus sp. beetles more commonly known as "death feigning beetles" but I would love to know more about the species and their breeding methods.

 

[PillipedeBreeder]

Hello,
„Death feigning beetles“ only appears to be a importer given name, not an actually used common name. Rubbish, basically.

Different Brachycerus have different hostplants in which’s roots they develop. So you have to culture them.
Without accurate locality data and some deepdives into old literature I see few chances in finding out what their hostplants are, if they even are known for whatever species that is currently available.

Best regards

 

[LucasDarklingz]

Thanks for your reply!
Ah yes, it sounds quite complicated :/
Maybe I'll try it another time, when I've got more space and more time!