ABOUT
About Amami Mountain Stag Beetle
Active from around July through September. A rare species found only on Amami Oshima. Collecting is prohibited by ordinance. Lives in primeval forest above about 300m elevation. Nocturnal; males can be seen waiting for females high in trees, but they are hard to spot visually. They are also often seen near the tops of utility poles. They come to tree sap, fruit traps, and lights, but collecting them is prohibited.
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.
This creature is subject to: “Collecting prohibited (by ordinance)”. Touching or capturing it is prohibited by law or ordinance.
