Q19k #9 This is a Large Stag Horn Male Beetle SPREAD nicely showcased in a glass dome display. This guy is knarly looking and I would not like to stumble upon him in the great wilderness! He would be a wonderful addition to any collection or great for educational purposes. The display is 6" x 4" and he is protected by a glass dome and wood base. .
species-Dorcus Alcides
These stag beetles are known as "sujibutohiratakuwagata" in Japanese. They are found on Amami Oshima and Tokunoshima in the very south of Japan. They got their Japanese name because you can see lines going down their body. The males can grow up to 70mm long. These beetles can live for up to 2 years. The male is a very aggressive beetle. It will grab onto anything that comes near it. You can see in the photo above that they are very strong. Once they grab onto something, they will hold onto it for extended periods of time before releasing it. The tooth from the male's mandibles left big holes on the pencil.
NOTE: If your item is in a glass dome please be aware that the domes are NOT permanently connected to the base. Care has to be taken when opening or removing the dome so not to damage the display or specimen.
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