A stag beetle boasting long, curved mandibles
Prosopocoilus dissimilis makinoi
Coleoptera / Family: Lucanidae
- Total length
- Male 34-72 mm, Female 29-35 mm
- Range
- Tokunoshima
Being nocturnal, it gathers around the sap of Castanopsis, Tabunoki camphor tree, and other trees, and is also drawn to light. In the diorama, it clings to the Castanopsis trunk.
This is a subspecies of P. dissimilis. Its body color ranges from reddish-brown to blackish-brown. Although larger males have downward-curving mandibles, they are not as large as those of P. inclinatus.
Adults emerge from June to October, with peak emergence occurring just after the rainy season and lasting until late July.
Habitat of This Animal:
B:Forest along the mountain ridge - B1:Forest near the settlement
Most of the forests in Tokunoshima Island are secondary forests that were once cleared in the past. Especially near the settlements, there are forests that have become well-lit thanks to recent pruning. Remains of paths, charcoal kilns, and fields form a reminder of the relationship between people and nature. Such forests accessible from settlements are inhabited by many living creatures fond of the well-lit environment.
This B1:Forest near the settlement