How difficult is it to keep Cantor's Stag Beetle?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

What is the lifespan of Cantor's Stag Beetle?

The average lifespan of Cantor's Stag Beetle is Adults 2-4 months. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Cantor's Stag Beetle get?

Cantor's Stag Beetle typically reaches Wild record 90.0mm, captive record 69.5mm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Cantor's Stag Beetle?

Cantor's Stag Beetle feeds on: Adults take beetle jelly; larvae eat fermented substrate. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Cantor's Stag Beetle?

The price of Cantor's Stag Beetle varies significantly depending on bloodline, size, captive-bred generation, and sex. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Cantor's Stag Beetle

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Lucanus cantori

A broad-bodied Lucanus of the Himalayan region. The wild record reaches 90.0mm, yet the best captive beetle stands at 69.5mm, a wide gap between the two.

Difficulty

Advanced

Temperature

20〜28℃

Lifespan

Adults 2-4 months

Size

Wild record 90.0mm, captive record 69.5mm

Humidity

60〜80%

Diet

Adults take beetle jelly; larvae eat fermented substrate

About

Lucanus cantori is a broad-bodied stag beetle of the Himalayan region, also known in Japanese as kanta miyama kuwagata. GBIF holds 30 records from India along with a few from China and Bhutan. The BE-KUWA 2025 edition registers a captive record of 69.5mm against a wild record of 90.0mm, an unusually wide gap between the two. The expected maximum is put at 95mm, which captive rearing does not come close to. It reaches Japan as an imported stag beetle but never in quantity.

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Lifespan of the Cantor's Stag Beetle

The Cantor's Stag Beetle lives Adults 2-4 months.

Size of the Cantor's Stag Beetle

The Cantor's Stag Beetle grows to Wild record 90.0mm, captive record 69.5mm.

Basic Info

Origin

The Himalayan region, chiefly India, with records also from China and Bhutan

Lifespan

Adults 2-4 months

Size

Wild record 90.0mm, captive record 69.5mm

Temperature

20〜28℃

Humidity

60〜80%

Care Specifications

AggressiveSolitaryBreeding: Hard

Sources: Lucanus - Wikipedia (JA), on the range and build of L. cantori / Wikipedia (en): Lucanus cantori / GBIF: Lucanus cantori Hope, 1842, with occurrence counts by country / BE-KUWA Certified Breeding Records (Mushi-sha, FY2025 edition PDF, JA)

Breeding Records & Localities

Captive record (♂)

69.5 mm

Wild record (♂)

90 mm

Record source: BE-KUWA 2025 edition, captive records for foreign stag beetles (Cantor, nominate subspecies: captive 69.5mm, Shuichi Yamashita, registered 2022; wild 90.0mm, expected maximum 95mm)

Notable localities

IndiaChinaBhutan

Generation codes

WD: Wild-caught
WF1: Offspring of a wild-caught female
F1〜: Captive generations (same locality)
CBF1: Cross-locality captive-bred (reset)

Sources: BE-KUWA Certified Breeding Records (Mushi-sha, FY2025 edition PDF, JA)

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Lucanus cantori Hope, 1842

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listed

Sources: CITES Appendix (checklist.cites.org)

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.