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πŸͺ² Beetles

Miyake Stag Beetle

Dorcus rectus

About

A medium-sized stag beetle found across Japan and Korea, known as 'ko-kuwagata.' More compact than other stag beetles with shorter mandibles. Common in lowland forests.

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Did You Know?

This species is one of the easiest stag beetles to breed in captivity, making it a popular starter species for Japanese beetle hobbyists.