LARVAE: Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules hercules)

This item will provide you with 1x Dynastes hercules hercules larva.  Dynastes hercules is native to Central and South America. Also known as the longest beetle species in the world, its largest recorded size is 181mm. The male adults of this species feature long horns, which can occasionally equal or even surpass their body length. As with other rhino beetle species, the female Dynastes hercules does not possess any horns. Primarily feeds on rotten hardwood or flake soil. Beetle larvae go through 3 different larval phases: L1, L2, and L3. After the L3 stage, the larva pupates to turn into an adult beetle! Difficulty level: Intermediate  THIS SPECIES IS NOT NATIVE TO THE U.S. AND IS NOT TO BE RELEASED OUTDOORS!   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.More information on LAG and shipping hereFor further inquiries and concerns, please contact us.