ABOUT
About Amami Root Stag Beetle
A subspecies of the root stag beetle found in the Amami Islands, and the largest-growing of Japan's root stag beetle subspecies. Active from around May through October. It sometimes comes to the sap of machilus, chinquapin, mallotus, and Taiwan acacia (*Acacia confusa*) trees. In the wild most individuals are around 20mm, and 28mm is considered large. Aim for 30mm+.
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.
