Lucanus maculifemoratus ssp. boileaui in Sichuan?

[edward]

Hi, 

I came across this beetle last summer in Sichuan, China. It is the first stag beetle that I've seen in the wild, so I was pretty delighted. Someone who is very knowledgeable about insects in China identified it as likely Lucanus maculifemoratus ssp. boileaui. I'd be grateful if anybody could confirm or correct this.

Thanks

Ed 

[edward]

[edward]

[T.C.]

Hello, this is definetly, Lucanus maculifemoratus ssp. boileaui. The guy who identified this new what he was talking about.

[edward]

Hi Antgoblin, 

Thanks very much for the confirmation, it's much appreciated, especially since it's such a stunning beetle. 

Best wishes

Ed

[T.C.]

No problem