On this and the next four pages will be shown the entire life cycle of Chalcosoma caucasus, from egg to adult beetle.  It is especially important to give this species high protein food through all three larval growth stages, or "instars", otherwise they will not grow to produce adult beetles of especially large size.  Also, it is best to keep each larva separated in its own rearing container, as they can often be aggressive toward one another, with fatal wounds sometimes resulting.  Also, in this way each larva will not have to compete with any others for food, and this will help aid its growth.