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  • ADULTS - "Purple" Metallic Stag Beetle, (Cyclommatus metallifer) - Richard’s Inverts
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Richard's Inverts

ADULTS - "Amethyst" Metallic Stag Beetle, (Cyclommatus metallifer)

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Size of Adult

Common name - Metallic Stag Beetle "Amethyst"
Scientific name - Cyclommatus metallifer finae "Amethyst"

I can send adult beetles to UK addresses ONLY for the time being due to the international delays with the coronavirus situation. Any overseas orders of adult beetles will be cancelled.

The listing is for 1x adult beetle, of a metallic species of Stag Beetle that is the record holder for having the biggest jaw size to body ratio, with large males possessing mandibles that are two times the length of their body. This is a special bloodline where they have been selectively bred for their purple colour.

These are CAPTIVE BRED in my collection, with this stock originating from Peleng Island in Indonesia.

This species can take on a variety of colour forms as adults, ranging between purple, gold, and bronze.

The adult beetles feed on a variety of fruits such as banana, apple, pear, peach and watermelon. The larvae feed on decaying wood.

Beetle Larvae Care Sheet:
https://richardsinverts.com/care-sheet-beetle-larva

Shipping:
UK – Royal Mail Next Day
Worldwide – NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
DISPATCH DATE – Monday

*During these difficult times, orders are despatched collectively once a week on Mondays to keep everyone safe. Orders placed after Sunday 6pm (GMT) will be despatched the Monday a week later.*

TERMS & CONDITIONS
Orders are shipped entirely at the customer's own risk.
For the full T&Cs, please click on the link HERE.