A stag beetle with a wide, flat body
Dorcus titanus tokunoshimaensis
Coleoptera / Family: Lucanidae
- Total length
- Male 30-78 mm, Female 25-43 mm
- Range
- Tokunoshima, Kakeroma-jima, Yoro-jima, and Uke-jima
Mostly active after dark, it feeds on the sap of Castanopsis, oaks, Mallotus japonicus, and other trees, and is also attracted to light. In the diorama, it is seen feeding on the sap.
It is a subspecies of D. titanus, which is widely distributed from Southeast Asia to Japan. Its flat body allows it to easily hide among loose bark and small hollows. The spines on the males' hind legs are almost absent.
Adult insects can be observed from April until as late as October in the wild.
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