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Brooke's Stag Beetle
AdvancedOdontolabis brookeana
A large stag beetle from Borneo with curved mandibles and glossy black body.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
20〜24℃
Lifespan
6mo-1yr (adult)
Size
50-90mm
Humidity
60〜80%
Diet
Beetle jelly
About
Odontolabis brookeana is a large stag beetle endemic to the island of Borneo, notable for its glossy jet-black body and elegantly curved mandibles that characterize the Odontolabis genus. It inhabits the tropical rainforests of Borneo, living in and around decaying hardwood. An enclosure that provides adequate ventilation while retaining moisture is required. Egg-laying occurs in fermented substrate or softwood logs; larvae develop well in fermented substrate or fungal substrate bottles. Adults eat beetle jelly and live approximately 6–12 months. The combination of Borneo endemism, lustrous black coloration, and the distinctive curved mandible form of the Odontolabis genus make O. brookeana a characterful and sought-after exotic stag beetle.
Lifespan of the Brooke's Stag Beetle
The Brooke's Stag Beetle lives 6mo-1yr (adult).
Size of the Brooke's Stag Beetle
The Brooke's Stag Beetle grows to 50-90mm.
Adults reach 50–90 mm in body length.
Temperature & humidity for the Brooke's Stag Beetle
The ideal temperature for the Brooke's Stag Beetle is 20〜24℃.
Optimal captive temperature is 20–24°C; maintaining high humidity of approximately 70–85% is critical.
Basic Info
Origin
Borneo, Malaysia and Indonesia
Lifespan
6mo-1yr (adult)
Breeding Records & Localities
Notable localities
BorneoSumatra
A glossy stag beetle with a slender body form. Size records are not yet listed, as registration could not be confirmed in BE-KUWA-certified captive breeding records.
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, JA)
References & Sources
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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Odontolabis brookeana Snellen van Vollenhoven, 1861
Synonyms: Odontolabis brookeanus coussementi Maes, 1981, Odontolabis ciliatus Albers, 1894
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listed
Plant Protection Act: When importing live specimens of Scarabaeoidea (including rhinoceros beetles, stag beetles, flower beetles, etc.), a species identification certificate issued by the exporting country government agency or equivalent must be attached in accordance with the Invasive Species Act (import ports are limited to Narita, Chubu, Kansai, Fukuoka, and Kagoshima airports). This species itself is not a designated invasive species, and import is possible upon submission of the certificate.
Sources: Ministry of the Environment, Invasive Species Act: "Guidance for Those Importing Live Insects in Scarabaeoidea" / CITES Appendix (checklist.cites.org)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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