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Nigidius Stag Beetle

Nigidius laticornis

About Nigidius Stag Beetle

A small, robust, dark brown to black stag beetle from sub-Saharan Africa. Males have short, broad mandibles. The body is cylindrical and compact. Larvae develop in decaying wood in tropical forests.

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Did You Know?

This small stag beetle is often found inside standing dead trees rather than fallen logs.

Distribution

Where Nigidius Stag Beetle can be found

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Peak activity Moderate Low / dormant
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