Hexarthrius mandibularis sumatranus SUMATRA

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Lucanidae. Named by Mizunuma in 1994

Colour: A completely black beetle with shiny elytra.

Size: Length measuring from tip of jaw to the end of abdomen, but excluding legs and antenna: 80-95mm. Specimens are supplied on a card base.

Comments & Applications:  This is the world’s largest fork-horned stag beetles. The most notable characteristic are the large, antler-like mandibles. These have small teeth running down the inside edge, with one large, forward-pointing pair located approximately a third of the way down from the tips. The tips are forked inward somewhat. Incredible insects perfect subject for the arts and design industry, photography, film, entertainment and educational purposes.

Format: Supplied Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

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