Lucanus elaphus

[JunkaiWangisme]

Lovely to have adults in the dead of winter. Can’t wait for next summer though when I can light and collect again up north.

 

[kevink]

Nice, my male died in pupation, I did get a female, though and seeing yours, mine was on the small side.

 

[JunkaiWangisme]

Nice, my male died in pupation, I did get a female, though and seeing yours, mine was on the small side.

Neat! I had trouble finding this male a female. Had to ask my entomology prof very nicely lol. He isn’t that big I think. Never measured but it’s probably only 45-50mm. The jaw structure is beautiful though! 

 

[Ratmosphere]

One of my favorite species!