Dorcus alcides

Place of origin - Japan

Sex - Male

Body length - approx. 3.5" (including manibles)

Frame size - 5.75" X 7.75" X 1.25"

Frame color - black only
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Details

The Dorcus alcides is amongst some of the largest stag beetles. Completely covered in stark black, shiny as if it had been painted in lacquer, this beetle had inpired many jewelry designers ever since its discovery.


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