Odontolabis dalmani explained

Odontolabis dalmani is a species of beetles belonging to the family Lucanidae.

Description

Odontolabis dalmani can reach a length of about 40-. The basic colour is dark brown, with a fine pubescence. The large mandible of males are used to wrestle each other for mating or food. These beetles are nocturnal. Adults feed on tree sap and decaying fruits. The life cycle lasts about 22 – 26 months.

Distribution

This species can be found in Tenasserim Island, Malayan Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra and Java.

Etymology

The species is named to honour the Swedish entomologist Johan Wilhelm Dalman.

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