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.

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.

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.

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.

Large flower beetle from Africa. Beautiful metallic green to brown sheen. Males have forked head horn. Impressive in flight. Larval rearing relatively easy.

The largest Dorcus species from India/Myanmar. Similar to Japanese giant stag but grows larger.

Worlds largest beetle. Massive horns reaching 180mm are breathtaking. Central/South American origin. Dream species for beetle keepers.

A close relative of Japanese giant stag from China/Taiwan. Can grow large, targeting over 80mm.

Iconic Japanese stag beetle with pronounced mandibles in males, prized for aggressive demeanor and striking appearance. Larvae develop in decaying broadleaf wood; suitable for beginner beetle keepers with proper substrate management.

A beautiful shining stag beetle from India and Sri Lanka. Features vivid orange and black contrasting coloration with lustrous sheen. Large individuals have curved mandibles that are very impressive to view.

Master of camouflage resembling a leaf. From Southeast Asia. Flat green body looks like a real leaf. Quiet with minimal movement — great for observation. Eats plant leaves, no live prey needed.