Protaetia speciosa cyanochlora
Discovered in the Zagros mountains of Iran these stunning beetles have proved very popular in the beetle breeding hobby. Their requirements are the same as jousellini in that they must have a three month winter diapause. This is achieved by slowly decreasing the substrate temperature down to around 7-8 degrees over a 2-3 week period. After 2 months at this temperature it can then be slowly increased again. This is essential in order to achieve maximum egg laying.
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We keep the adults in a deep organic substrate of mixed oak and beech leaves with white rotten oak.
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The adults of this species sell out very quickly once available so use the 'notify when available' option to avoid disappointment.
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Our first attempt resulted in 18 larvae from one pair, we have increased this with our seconds generation adults using only 1 male and 2 females.
Our 2025 pair of adults lived together for just over 11 months and produced an incredible 78 offspring. Our L3 larvae are completed their diapause and all pupated successfully resulting in many healthy adult beetles. We have kept just 2 pairs for our 2026 breeding with the hope of achieving over 100 larvae.