Odontolabis sarasinorum SULAWESI

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Lucanidae, first named by Heller in 1898

Colour: Jaws, head, prothorax and legs black. Elytra brown with thin black central line, absent in some examples.

Size: Length of beetle measuring from tip of jaw to the end of abdomen is 40-45+mm (excludes legs and antenna).

Comments & Applications: A small to medium sized stag beetle. Commonly used in reference collections, framing, domes, artwork, craft, photography, interior design and film

Format: Male. Unmounted, requires relaxing and setting

More information: External link – Captive Breeding