ABOUT
About Amami Flat Stag Beetle
A subspecies of the flat stag beetle found in the Amami Islands. It is the most numerous stag beetle on Amami Oshima. A popular species that grows quite large in captivity. It gathers at the sap of citrus trees, machilus, chinquapin, and mallotus trees. In the wild most individuals are under 50mm, and anything over 65mm is quite large. Aim for 70mm+.
SAFETY
Observation Safety Notes
Please enjoy Amami's wildlife through photographs. Some species are protected by law or local ordinance, and capturing or removing them is prohibited. In special protection zones within the national park, collecting any wildlife is prohibited entirely. Please check the notes on this page, and confirm local rules before visiting any site.
