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Prosopocoilus giraffa
Worlds largest stag beetle. Massive 120mm mandibles are overwhelming. Flores Island specimens are largest and most popular.
Prosopocoilus giraffa, the giraffe stag beetle, is the world's largest stag beetle, belonging to the family Lucanidae. It is widely distributed across moist forested regions of Asia from India to Indonesia, with nine recognized subspecies. Males possess exceptionally elongated, serrated mandibles that extend over half their body length, used to overpower rivals in fierce combat. Total length can reach 119 mm in the nominate subspecies, while P. g. keisukei may exceed 120 mm and P. g. daisukei displays the most vivid elytra coloration. Body color ranges from yellowish-brown to dark brown. The species is highly aggressive and must be handled with care. Captive temperature should be maintained at 22–27°C. Larvae are raised in fermented substrate or fungal substrate bottles. Adults have a lifespan of 3–8 months. The combination of record size, dramatic mandible form, and subspecies diversity makes the giraffe stag beetle a flagship species among stag beetle enthusiasts.
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Origem
moist forested regions of Asia, ranging from India to Indonesia
Expectativa de vida
Adult 6-12 months, larva 8-12 months
Tamanho
Up to 120mm
Temperatura
20〜28℃
Umidade
60〜80%
Beetle jelly (adult), fermented substrate (larva)
22-27°C
Fermented substrate or mushroom bottle
Large mandibles but generally docile
Careful pairing — females may be killed
Large size requires good larval nutrition and temperature
Intermediate. Esta é uma espécie de nível intermediário. Alguma experiência prévia e conhecimento de gestão ambiental são recomendados.
A temperatura ideal para Giraffe Stag Beetle é 20〜28℃. A umidade recomendada é 60〜80%. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Giraffe Stag Beetle é Adult 6-12 months, larva 8-12 months. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Giraffe Stag Beetle normalmente atinge Up to 120mm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Giraffe Stag Beetle se alimenta de: Beetle jelly (adult), fermented substrate (larva). Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Giraffe Stag Beetle varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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