Spike, who lives in Japan's Nagano prefecture with his human a teacher named Mandy Bryant, is a stag beetle. Found in many parts of Asia, stag beetles are listed as a globally threatened species.

The stag beetle is one of the most fascinating insects in the world. With its unique appearance and powerful mandibles, it has become a popular insect among collectors. Surprisingly, this beetle ...

Stag beetles typically live for about seven years, surviving on fruit juice, tree sap, and water, as they cannot consume ...

This stag beetle has just weeks to find a mate before he dies. After living five years underground as a juvenile, this adult male stag beetle has only a few weeks to find a mate. Not only must he ...

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The mandibles of the male stag beetle resemble a stag's antlers, and he uses them in combat to compete for mating opportunities during the breeding season. According to the Natural History Museum in ...

Male stag beetles are known for their distinctive antler-like jaws Stag beetle researchers have called on people across London to record any sightings to help track the insect's whereabouts and ...

A stag beetle is a cultural symbol in Inoue’s native Japan. To make one in tribute, Inoue collected every shade of green he could find in his Montreal backyard. After a flower shop in Ecuador ...