Asbolus verrucosus (Blue death feigning beetle)

Asbolus verrucosus (Blue death feigning beetle)Species Summary: Adult lifespan: 5 18 years Pupa period: 1 2 months. Larva period: 4 6 months Breeding difficulty: 8 10 Species Info: The Blue Death Feigning Beetle (Asbolus verrucosus) is a fascinating and unique beetle species native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. This beetle is known for its remarkable adaptations and behaviors that help it survive in arid desert environments. The Blue Death Feigning Beetle is small, with

commonly known as Preiss's Goliath Beetle

The size and curvature of the

is a striking and robust beetle from Taiwan

Alternatively

It features a black body with vibrant orange elytra

Females tend to have smaller mandibles compared to the males

Unlike the more common straight or slightly curved mandibles of many stag beetles

There are many types of mushrooms which can make colonize sawdust to make kinishi but gerneally we have 2 big categroeis of kinish: hiratake (oyster) and kawaratake (turkey tail)

capable of thriving in a range of conditions

Propomacrus bimucronatus feeds on decaying wood and plant matter

combined with its formidable long forearms

Their unique appearance and manageable size make them a fascinating species to observe and care for