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The largest stag beetle in the world
A stag beetle, an eternal rival of beetles.
There are stag beetles in the world that are so big that even dogs can be bitten to death.
(;’∀’)↑it’s a joke
This time, we would like to introduce the largest stag beetle in the world.
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This stag beetle is characterized by its sharp morus alba
The name is Prosopocoilus giraffa
Since it is the longest stag beetle, it has the name of a long-necked giraffe called “Girafa”.
Prosopocoilus giraffa‘s body length
source : http://www.beetlebreeding.ch/archiv/lucanidae_pz.htm
male:35~121mm
female:31~56mm
It’s a cute palm-sized stag beetle. (´Д `) Uh, yeah
The male will be quite large.
The scissors aren’t that strong, but the jaws are very strong and have the power to cut through the beetle’s horns.
Ecology of Prosopocoilus chinensis
source : http://bocanhcung.vn/prosopocoilus-giraffa-giraffa.html
It mainly inhabits rainforests and can be found in Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Vietnam, Philippines etc …
Like beetles and stag beetles, sap of tree is the staple food
(・ ∀ ・) You’ll get hurt if you kiss
The imported Prosopocoilus giraffa can be purchased for a few 10 dollars
Be careful not to get your finger bitten(・ ∀ ・)