Dorcus antaeus

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phylum Arthropoda Dorcus antaeus, also known as the Antaeus stag beetle, is a beetle of the family Lucanidae. It is found in South and Southeast Asia, mainly in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Southern China. Males can reach lengths up to 87mm, having large, robust mandibles, while females are smaller and less robust. The body is shiny black. The species is popular among beetle enthusiasts for its impressive size and appearance.

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Class Insecta
order Coleoptera
superfamily Scarabaeoidea
family Lucanidae
genus Dorcus
species D. antaeus