Prosopocoilus inclinatus explained

Prosopocoilus inclinatus, the Japanese stag beetle,^[1] is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae found throughout Japan (Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, Sado Island, Tsushima, Yaku Island) and the Korean peninsula.^{[1] [2]}

Description

Japanese stag beetles are large, smooth, dark brown to red brown beetles, measuring 26 to 75 mm in length. Males are larger than the females and have mandibles which are enlarged and much longer than the female's.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Japanese Stag Beetle . inaturalist . 12 November 2022.
2. Web site: Prosopocoilus inclinatus . Takeo 599 Museum . 12 November 2022.
3. Web site: Beetles and Japan . facts and details . 12 November 2022.