Derbyana Flower Beetle
Dicronorhina derbyana — One of the beetles in our collection
Quick Info
Scientific Name: Dicronorhina derbyana
Family: Scarabaeidae (Flower Chafers)
Origin: Sub-Saharan Africa
Size: Males 40–50mm, Females 35–38mm
Fun fact: Males have a distinctive T-shaped flat horn
Family: Scarabaeidae (Flower Chafers)
Origin: Sub-Saharan Africa
Size: Males 40–50mm, Females 35–38mm
Fun fact: Males have a distinctive T-shaped flat horn
Our Morphs
These are the color forms we currently keep at JRN BEETLE.
Purple
Dark purple metallic coloration. One of the more striking subspecies/color forms.
Blue
Metallic blue form. A beautiful and eye-catching color variation.
Quick Care
25-28°C
Temperature
70-80%
Humidity
8-9 mo
Life Cycle
How I Raise Larvae
Bulk Raising
I raise Derbyana larvae in bulk — no need to separate them individually.
L1–L2: 20 larvae in a 5-litre container
L3: 5–10 larvae in a 5-litre container
Substrate change: Every 3–5 weeks
L1–L2: 20 larvae in a 5-litre container
L3: 5–10 larvae in a 5-litre container
Substrate change: Every 3–5 weeks