Scarites sp. “Cairo”
Pharaoh Beetle
Stock Description:
Unsexed Single Specimens
Source: WC
£12.00
Out of stock
Species Info:
Origin
Egypt
Lifestyle
Terrestrial
Temp
24-28C
Humidity
40-50%
Leg Span
5-6cm
Disposition
Fast
Suitability
2
These beetles share physical characteristics of the more tropical stag beetles, but are not closely related. Scarites can often be found under loose rocks and boards, often in moist or sandy soil. If touched, they often “play dead” by folding in their legs and arching their backs. The adult beetles are predators and have been observed overpowering mealworms much larger than themselves.
