Insect Encyclopedia — 75 Species Directory

A medium stag beetle with reddish legs and underside. Common in beech forests around 1,000 m; prefers slightly cool conditions but is fairly easy to keep.

A large stag beetle from Himalayas. Attractive thick short mandibles and heavy body.

Large beetle from Southeast Asia. Three horns similar to Caucasus but smaller. Relatively easy to keep.

Blue-white beetle from North American deserts. Named for its death-feigning defense behavior. Very hardy, long-lived, and extremely easy to keep.

A large stag beetle from Borneo with curved mandibles and glossy black body.

Colorful insects with diverse wing patterns and designs. Breeding in warm conditions requires host plant availability for caterpillars. Species range from beginner-friendly to advanced, offering varied complexity levels.

Largest beetle in Southeast Asia. Three long horns and aggressive nature. More accessible than Hercules and popular.

A large beetle from central-western Africa. Named after the mythological centaur, this is an imposing species. Has three-pronged horns similar to the Caucasus beetle and is considered the king of African beetles.

A tiny stag beetle only 1-2 cm long. With almost no difference between sexes, it shows subsocial behavior — adults live with their larvae inside rotten wood. It also eats animal matter.

Nominate subspecies of Hopei stag beetle from mainland China. Differs from Japanese binodulosus with thicker, straighter mandibles. Collected across China with regional variation.

Nutrient-rich feeder insects for insectivorous reptiles. Crickets offer auditory appeal; Dubias and red runners breed readily with minimal odor, ideal for breeding colonies. Selection depends on feeder preferences and breeding efficiency.

Large mantis from Southeast Asia mimicking dead leaves. Brown body perfectly resembles a real dried leaf. Often motionless — among the best camouflage in the insect world.

A species of Rhaetulus stag beetle distributed in Vietnam and southern China. Features uniquely shaped mandibles reminiscent of deer antlers, with a black glossy body. Relatively easy to handle and popular as an entry-level exotic stag beetle.

Sacred scarab revered in ancient Egypt. Known for rolling dung into balls. Difficult to keep due to specialized diet, but fascinating behavior to observe.

The largest species of Cyclommatus from Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. Has extremely long mandibles relative to body length, with a ratio ranking among the world's top. The reddish-brown body and slender body shape radiate unique beauty.

The world's heaviest class of beetle. Stocky body and small horn reminiscent of an elephant.

A large flat stag beetle found in Indonesia, Philippines, and surrounding areas. Has a presence rivaling the Sumatran giant flat stag, with flattened body and large inner teeth. Relatively stable to keep and a popular exotic species.

A two-pronged stag beetle from Indonesia's Maluku Islands. Features large, well-developed bifurcated mandibles and a glossy body. Closely related to the red-back stag beetle, and similar keeping methods can be applied. A popular species.