This item(s) will provide you with an adult beetles of Lucanus elaphus.
Emergence date: early September. Will stay dormant for another 6-10 months.
Lucanus elaphus, also known as the giant stag beetle, originates from the Eastern United States. The males' antler-like mandibles and its reddish-brown body make them one of the coolest looking stag beetle species in the U.S.
Feeds on beetle jelly and non-citrus fruits such as bananas and apples.
Difficulty level:Beginner
THIS SPECIES IS NATIVE TO THE U.S. BUT SHOULD NOT BE RELEASED IF THEY ARE NOT FOUND IN YOUR AREA!
Shipping Info:
To ensure the safe arrival of adult beetles or larvae, packages are shipped with either a heat pack or cold pack, depending on the prevailing weather conditions in the receiving area. However, if the weather conditions are extreme, excessively cold or hot, the shipment will be withheld until the weather becomes favorable.
Larvae are shipped with adequate substrate that should last for approximately one week. It is advisable to have an adequate supply of substrate ready before their arrival.
Packages are usually sent out on Mondays-Wednesdays.
Two shipping options are available: Standard(USPS Priority) and Express(UPS Overnight). For Live Arrival Guarantee(LAG), you MUST choose the Express shipping option.
