Odontolabis dalmani mentawai SUMATRA

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Giant Black Stag Beetle

Format: Papered/unmounted

Location: Mentawai Islands – massive!

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SKU: WB14498

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Lucanidae. Named by Hope & Westwood in 1845

Colour: Jet black with brown eyes.

Size: Length measuring from tip of jaw to the end of abdomen, but excluding legs and antenna: 75-85mm. Specimens are supplied on a card base.

Comments & Applications:  This is a seldom offered Stag beetle from the Mentawai Islands off the coast of Sumatra. These examples have huge jaws with a second spike absent in sub-species from other locations.

These incredible insects also make the 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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