Insect Encyclopedia

One of South America's largest elephant beetles. A heavyweight alongside Elephas, with giant larvae.

One of the world's largest millipedes, reaching 30cm+. Slow-moving with many legs. Non-venomous and docile — popular as a handleable exotic. Detritivore eating decaying matter.

A large flat stag beetle from Sumatra. Short-tooth and long-tooth forms each with different charm.

A large stag beetle from Himalayas. Attractive thick short mandibles and heavy body.

Large beetle from Southeast Asia. Three horns similar to Caucasus but smaller. Relatively easy to keep.

Blue-white beetle from North American deserts. Named for its death-feigning defense behavior. Very hardy, long-lived, and extremely easy to keep.

A large stag beetle from Borneo with curved mandibles and glossy black 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.

Nominate subspecies of Hopei stag beetle from mainland China. Differs from Japanese binodulosus with thicker, straighter mandibles. Collected across China with regional variation.

A large shiny stag beetle with metallic sheen. Attractive beautiful form with curved mandibles.

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.

Sacred scarab revered in ancient Egypt. Known for rolling dung into balls. Difficult to keep due to specialized diet, but fascinating behavior to observe.

Largest beetle in North America. Yellow-green elytra with black spots. Color changes with humidity levels.

The largest species of Cyclommatus from Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. Has extremely long mandibles relative to body length, with a ratio ranking among the world's top. The reddish-brown body and slender body shape radiate unique beauty.

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.

One of the world's largest scorpions. From West Africa. Black body fluoresces blue under UV light. Despite appearance, venom is mild and temperament docile. Popular exotic pet.

Unique beetle with five horns on head and thorax. Southeast Asian origin. Relatively small and easy to keep.

A large stag beetle distributed throughout Japan. Characterized by powerful mandibles and flat body, popular for beetle fighting.

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 mantis from Africa. Green body with thick raptorial forelegs. Hardy and voracious, ideal entry-level mantis. Relatively easy to handle.

World's heaviest cockroach at 35g+. Native to Australia. Digs burrows underground. Wingless with glossy brown body. Very long-lived, over 10 years.

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

One of the world's largest tiger beetles from southern Africa. A large species reaching about 5cm in body length, with powerful mandibles and quick movements. A ground-dwelling species without flight ability, making it a rare predatory insect as a pet.

Japan's largest aquatic insect at ~65mm. Captures prey with front legs, injecting digestive fluid. Classified as Vulnerable. Some breeders contribute to conservation through captive breeding.

A medium beetle widely distributed in Southeast Asia. Hardy beginner species for foreign beetles.

Worlds largest stag beetle. Massive 120mm mandibles are overwhelming. Flores Island specimens are largest and most popular.

Beautifully golden stag beetle from SE Asian highlands. Turns black in humidity, golden when dry. Stunning display beetle.

One of the world's largest flower chafers from Africa. Weight reaches the maximum class among insects.

World's largest tarantula. Overwhelming size reaching 30cm leg span. Venomous spider.

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

A white rhinoceros beetle from North America. Larger than Tityus with beautiful white body color.

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

The nominate subspecies of king of beetles Hercules. From Guadeloupe, grows largest.

Ecuadorian subspecies of Hercules beetle. Smaller than nominate but unique horn shape.

A Colombian Hercules beetle subspecies. Popular for long straight horns.

A subspecies of Hercules beetle. Lives in Ecuador/Colombia highlands with thick horns.

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

Popular stag beetle widely distributed in Japan. Flat body with strong mandibles. Aggressive temperament — may kill females in cohabitation. Grows large on fungus bottles.

The king of Japanese stag beetles. Thick mandibles and jet-black body. Larvae grow large on fungus bottles. Long-lived at 2-3 years.

Japanese beetle with iridescent rainbow wings. Famous for ancient 'Tamamushi Shrine' decoration. Adults eat hackberry leaves. Declining in urban areas.

A Japanese summer icon. Popular from kids to adults. Larvae grow in leaf compost, pupating into adults in about a month. Perfect starter beetle.

A beautiful insect with iridescent shimmer. Famous for being used in Horyuji Temple's Tamamushi Shrine.

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.

Europe's largest stag beetle. Lucanus cervus is famous as Europe's iconic beetle.

Large wingless cockroach endemic to Madagascar. Known for hissing sound as defense. Completely different from household roaches — clean species. Kept worldwide as pets and feeders.

The largest Hexarthrius stag beetle in Southeast Asia. Attractive for its powerful mandibles and fierce temperament.

A large elephant beetle from Brazil. Attractive glossy black body and powerful horn.

White rhinoceros beetle from Central America. Related to Hercules beetle with white to yellow elytra. Medium adult size, easier to keep than Hercules.

A large flower chafer from Africa. Attractive metallic green color and large horn.

A stag beetle with extremely long mandibles relative to body length. Beautiful metallic sheen and slender body.

Beautiful stag beetle from Japanese mountains. Crown-like head protrusion is distinctive. Requires cool temperatures for keeping.

A golden-colored Allotopus stag beetle species. A beautiful species from Borneo highlands.

A golden-gleaming stag beetle from Borneo. The Moseri subspecies of the golden stag has particularly beautiful gold body coloration, earning high popularity for its rarity and beauty. Relatively difficult to keep, suitable for advanced keepers.

Rare large beetle from South American highlands. Second largest after Hercules. Jet-black body with long horn is stunning.

World's most beautiful mantis mimicking orchid flowers. Pink-white body color looks exactly like flowers.

Called the worlds strongest — the largest Dorcus species reaching 110mm. Incredibly strong grip. Popular in beetle battles.

A small stag beetle with vivid metallic sheen. Varied colors: green, blue, purple, gold.

A large two-pronged stag beetle distributed in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and nearby areas. Features long bifurcated mandibles and is one of the largest species in its genus. The body luster and mandible shape are highly valued by enthusiasts.

World's largest centipede. From South America, reaching 30cm+. Reddish-brown with many impressive legs. Strong venom requires significant experience and caution. For advanced keepers only.

A popular insect catching prey with scythe-like forelegs. Many enthusiasts keep them as pets.

The world's most beautiful stag beetle from Australia. Iridescent metallic rainbow body is its defining trait. Docile and easy to keep. Larvae thrive on both fungus bottles and substrate.

Color morphs of Rainbow Stag Beetle. Green, blue, red, purple, black — various color forms created through selective breeding. Extremely collectible.

A large two-pronged stag beetle from Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. Features reddish-brown back and long bifurcated mandibles, creating an imposing appearance. One of the most popular species in the Hexarthrius genus.

A stag beetle from Southeast Asia belonging to the Rhaetulus genus. The uniquely shaped mandibles extending like horns evoke deer antlers, which is the origin of its name. The gigas subspecies tends to grow particularly large and impressive.

A beautiful golden stag beetle from Java highlands. Most commonly available among golden stag beetles.

A beetle from Southeast Asia whose rusty (sabi) body color is the origin of its name. Same genus as the Japanese rhinoceros beetle, sharing similar keeping methods, making it an easy-to-keep exotic beetle even for beginners. Horn shape is similar to the Japanese species.

A jet-black beetle from Bolivian highlands. A rare and mystical species bearing the devil's name.

Japans most popular stag beetle. Named for saw-like mandibles. Summer icon beloved by children.

Elongated insect mimicking twigs. Many species worldwide. Easy care — just feed plant leaves. Many species reproduce parthenogenetically. Popular for education.

A large flat stag beetle from Sumatra with flattened body and large mandibles. A popular exotic stag beetle rivaling the Japanese Dorcus hopei in popularity. Some individuals exceed 100mm in size, creating an overwhelming presence.

Bright yellow and black flower beetle from Africa. Small, hardy, and easy to breed. Adults eat jelly and fruit. Larvae grow in leaf litter. Perfect entry-level beetle.

Among the worlds largest spiders. Despite hairy appearance, many species are docile. Mexican Red Knee popular for beginners.

One of the world's largest beetles. Lives in the South American Amazon, reaching 16cm in legendary proportions.

Scorpion-like but non-venomous arachnid. From North/Central America. Sprays acetic acid solution for defense — hence 'Vinegaroon.' Captures prey with large pedipalps.