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| Prosopocoilus savagei, adult | |
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| Genus: | Prosopocoilus |
| Species: | P. savagei |
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| Prosopocoilus savagei (Hope) | |
Prosopocoilus savagei is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae.It is found in Uganda and Ethiopia, It measures about 24–65 mm in males and 21–31 mm in females.[1]
Description
This beetle is a shade of orange to brown depending on its range. A black stripe runs down it from its head and pronotum to the bottom of the thorax narrowing as it goes along, the males possess large mandibles for battling for territory and mates and can reach 24-65mm. A female will be 21-31mm, the larvae are a creamy yellow and feed on rotten wood. They reach around 25-36mm in length and are voracious eaters taking a year to reach the pupal phase and 4 months to pupate. The adults live for around 8 months in captivity and most likely live less in the wild, they feed on ageing fruits and tree sap.
References
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Female Prosopocoilus savagei
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Male Prosopocoilus savagei
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