Crab Stag Beetle (Homoderus mellyi) 8 It features a black body

It features a black body with vibrant orange elytra

The presence of breeding logs or similar substrates is crucial for successful reproduction

with the elytra (wing covers) often displaying a rich

Mating involves the transfer of sperm via specialized reproductive legs called gonopods

caudulanus follows the general millipede pattern

Crab Stag Beetle (Homoderus mellyi) 8 It features a black bodySpecies Summary: Adult lifespan: 2 6 months Pupa period: 1 2 months. Larva period: 3 6 months Breeding difficulty: 2 10 Species Info: Homoderus mellyi, also known as Crab Stag Beetle, is an impressive and captivating beetle species native to the rainforests of West Africa. If you're interested in raising these remarkable creatures, here's some essential information: Homoderus mellyi, or Crab Stag Beetle, is one of the most striking and intriguing stag