Blue Beetle Australia

Phalacrognathus muelleri (Rainbow Stag Beetle, King Stag Beetle)

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Rainbow Stag Beetles are one of the world's most breathtaking beetles. With their metallic sheen, shocking colors, and the male's gigantic jaws, they are indeed an incredible sight. The enormous jaws are utilized by the rival male to battle for the chance to mate.

This species is found in the rainforests of north Queensland and, albeit not respected as uncommon, is absolutely not easily found. Adults are most typically found at the point when they fly to lights around evening time.

While the grown-ups are generally live longer, as long as a year and a half. A significant part of the life of this species is spent as larvae inside the wood of a fallen tree. The larvae (grubs) will go through three stages before they grow up as adult beetle. During the larvae stage, this species will feed on decaying wood, while as an adult, the eating routine changes to sugar-based eating containing fruits.

 

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