Cyclommatus elaphus

Place of origin - Malaysia

Sex - Male

Body length - 3" to 3.25"( including mandibles)

Frame size - 5.75" X 7.75" X 1.25"

Frame color - black only
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Details

Beautifull tropical stag beetle with VERY long madibles, beleived to have been inspiration to the Japanese samurai helmet centuries ago. Very unsual amongst the insect world is its coppery metallic coloring.

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