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He is a Dicronorhina derbyana.

I'm in New England, reading a book out back of my apartment and this guy has been hanging around for a minute.

I know they have a painful pinch, it chose not to. It did choose to release some oil though, and it definitely smells like sour milk. I released it outside so that it may continue its search for caterpillars.

My 3rd species of beetles. I'm so excited to breed these.

So I’m sitting on my patio, and feel something bounce off my backside. The patio is partially covered, no bushes above me … and then I see this one on its back, legs flailing. I love the intricate pattern.

Los Angeles, CA. 1/4”+, I’d say.

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So I while pouring water on plants,I saw this...

Was just stunned by its beautiful colour,so took it in a containet took a photo and released it back in my garden...how intricate and symmetric the details are...like woww!

I had first time saw a beetle in this colour...quite unique and amazing to see

I love her so dearly. she survived when most of my other pachnoda marginatas had failed pupation <3

she is very very spoiled and loved.

hey all! i’m not usually caring for beetles, so i know very little about them unfortunately. today i found this reddish brown stag lying on his back on my porch. i thought he was gone at first, but i put my finger down and he grasped on!

my question now is this; can he be saved/helped or is it his time?
if it is his time, do i let him go naturally or can i put him in my freezer to pin later?

currently trying to give him some cherry but i dont think he likes it very much.

he keeps flipping over no matter how much i try to help him stay upright. am i prolonging his suffering? i dont know what to really do

Hello! This amazing creature fly towards me, I thought t'was a cockroach at first hahaha. Please help me identify what stag beetle is this? All I know was its a Dorcus.

Found in: Quezon Province, Philippines

I’ll be receiving a breeding pair of these stags and I was wondering if anyone has any first hand advice about keeping them?

We have a trap but it doesn’t look like it is working that well. How have you dealt with this issue?

Instagram 📸 Ryan__Beetles

Hi everyone, meet my Allotopus moellenkampi babai — a stunning golden stag beetle. When he first emerged as an adult, his wings were weak. He could barely lift off. Today, he’s a confident flyer zooming around the living room. Let’s watch his journey.

Here he is in the beginning — short, clumsy hops and quick drops. You can see him struggling to stay airborne and land before even taking off. His wings needed time to strengthen. Look at those tentative flaps… adorable but not quite there yet.

Fast forward a bit, and he’s making real progress. Longer flights now, from my hand to the floor, testing different directions. Notice how his control improves — steadier paths, fewer crash landings. This golden beauty is building strength every day.

Now he’s unstoppable! Watch him soar across the living room in every direction — left, right, up high, low passes. Circling the lamp, dodging obstacles, full laps around the room. Those powerful wings are fully ready. It’s incredible how far he’s come.

From barely able to fly to ruling the living room airspace — that’s my Allotopus moellenkampi babai. These beetles are amazing. Thanks for watching! Like and follow for more insect adventures.

Meet Skittles and Smartie

Is my Japanese rhinoceros beetle (Trypoxylus dichotomus) pupa dead?
My pupa entered the pupal stage on June 6th, so it has been about a month.
At first, it would move slightly when touched, but now it doesn’t move at all.
It is still firm, not soft or leaking, but I’ve started noticing a strange rotten smell coming from it.
I attached photos of its current condition.
Is this normal near eclosion, or does it look like the pupa has died? Has anyone experienced something similar?
Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!