Lucanidae
Stag Beetles
Stag beetles are known for their antler-like mandibles, long larval stage, and popularity in captive breeding.
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Lucanidae
Featured stag beetles
Spotted-leg Stag Beetle
Lucanus maculifemoratus
Lesser Stag Beetle
Dorcus parallelipipedus
Iberian Stag Beetle
Lucanus barbarossa
Neolucanus swinhoei
Neolucanus swinhoei
Curved-tooth Stag Beetle
Dorcus curvidens
Straight-tooth Stag Beetle
Dorcus rectus
Alcides Stag Beetle
Dorcus alcides
Metallic Stag Beetle
Cyclommatus metallifer
Confucius Stag Beetle
Lucanus confucius
Titan Stag Beetle
Dorcus titanus
European Stag Beetle
Lucanus cervus
Savage's Stag Beetle
Prosopocoilus savagei
Formosan Stag Beetle
Lucanus formosanus
Occipital Stag Beetle
Prosopocoilus occipitalis
Confucius Saw Stag Beetle
Prosopocoilus confucius
Maximus Stag Beetle
Neolucanus maximus
Red Saw Stag Beetle
Prosopocoilus astacoides
Northeast Saw Stag Beetle
Prosopocoilus inclinatus
Parallel Stag Beetle
Dorcus parallelus
Reddish-brown Stag Beetle
Lucanus capreolus
Smooth Stag Beetle
Lucanus placidus
Bison Stag Beetle
Prosopocoilus bison
Buddha Stag Beetle
Prosopocoilus buddha
white oak stag beetle
Dorcus brevis
Frequently asked question
What temperature is suitable for stag beetles?
Most captive stag beetles do well around 18-26°C, but requirements vary by species. Montane species usually need cooler conditions.