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

The average lifespan of Planet's Stag Beetle is Adults 2-3 months. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Planet's Stag Beetle get?

Planet's Stag Beetle typically reaches Captive record 89.6mm, wild record 90.0mm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Planet's Stag Beetle?

Planet'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 Planet's Stag Beetle?

The price of Planet'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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Planet's Stag Beetle

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Lucanus planeti

A large Lucanus ranging from China into Vietnam, told from its close relatives by the V-shaped development of the clypeus. Records of around 90mm exist both in captivity and in the wild, placing it among the larger members of the genus.

Difficulty

Advanced

Temperature

20〜28℃

Lifespan

Adults 2-3 months

Size

Captive record 89.6mm, wild record 90.0mm

Humidity

60〜80%

Diet

Adults take beetle jelly; larvae eat fermented substrate

About

Lucanus planeti ranges from China into Vietnam. Its mark is the V-shaped development of the clypeus; the Chinese L. hermani resembles it but carries an inner tooth at the base of the mandible, and the Taiwanese L. formosanus is said to share its build. Specimen and observation records in GBIF cluster in China and Vietnam. The BE-KUWA 2025 edition registers a captive record of 89.6mm and a wild record of 90.0mm, which places the species among the larger Lucanus. It reaches Japan as an imported stag beetle; as with the genus generally, bringing out large beetles calls for cool rearing and a long larval period.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Lifespan of the Planet's Stag Beetle

The Planet's Stag Beetle lives Adults 2-3 months.

Size of the Planet's Stag Beetle

The Planet's Stag Beetle grows to Captive record 89.6mm, wild record 90.0mm.

Basic Info

Origin

From China into Vietnam

Lifespan

Adults 2-3 months

Size

Captive record 89.6mm, wild record 90.0mm

Temperature

20〜28℃

Humidity

Care Specifications

AggressiveSolitaryBreeding: Hard

Sources: Lucanus - Wikipedia (JA), on the range and clypeus of L. planeti / GBIF: Lucanus planeti Planet, 1899, with occurrence counts by country / BE-KUWA Certified Breeding Records (Mushi-sha, FY2025 edition PDF, JA)

Breeding Records & Localities

Captive record (♂)

89.6 mm

Wild record (♂)

90 mm

Record source: BE-KUWA 2025 edition, captive records for foreign stag beetles (Planet: captive 89.6mm, Tsuyoshi Kitagaki, registered 2020; wild 90.0mm, expected maximum 95mm)

Notable localities

ChinaVietnam

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 planeti Planet, 1899

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.