Post by trehopr1 on Dec 30, 2018 7:55:46 GMT
Here is my male specimen of Chiasognathus grantii (Stephens)/1832.
It is one of seven species belonging to the genus Chiasognathus.
Charles Darwin collected the species in Chile during the second
voyage of HMS Beagle, and despite the enlarged mandibles of the
males he noted that the jaws were "not so strong as to produce pain
to finger".
Apparently, this species is an active climber in Nothofagus forests;
also known as the southern beeches. It's noted for climbing many
meters up high whilst searching for females. Males are said to
be very combative and large males of opposing mandible (size) may
joust at length to get the "better" of an opponent.
Though the species is a common fixture in most beetle collections of
any breadth; I still find it a most unique and intriguing looking lucanid
in it's own right !
This is a quite large male specimen of the species so I accorded it a
"life-like" natural posture to enhance its threatening appearance.
It is one of seven species belonging to the genus Chiasognathus.
Charles Darwin collected the species in Chile during the second
voyage of HMS Beagle, and despite the enlarged mandibles of the
males he noted that the jaws were "not so strong as to produce pain
to finger".
Apparently, this species is an active climber in Nothofagus forests;
also known as the southern beeches. It's noted for climbing many
meters up high whilst searching for females. Males are said to
be very combative and large males of opposing mandible (size) may
joust at length to get the "better" of an opponent.
Though the species is a common fixture in most beetle collections of
any breadth; I still find it a most unique and intriguing looking lucanid
in it's own right !
This is a quite large male specimen of the species so I accorded it a
"life-like" natural posture to enhance its threatening appearance.
