Sawtooth stag beetle Coloring Pages
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About Sawtooth stag beetle
It has huge jaws! It has shiny wings and thin, bumpy legs.
When you think of the Sawtooth stag beetle, you probably think of its saw-like, jaggedBig jaws (Large jaws)Right! Only the males have these cool jaws. They use these jaws to fight other males and search for females.
Its color is the same as a beetle, mostlyBrown or a slightly reddish brown, orDarkish colorIt often does this. Depending on how the light hits it, it can even look shiny!
Hard wings on the back (Upper wing) looks smooth and shiny, just like other stag beetles.
to cling to branches,Thin and strong legsThere are some. It looks like its legs have joints too.
Are there different kinds of Sawtooth stag beetles, too?
Actually, there are different types of Sawtooth stag beetles with different jaw shapes and body sizes!
Some Sawtooth stag beetles have short jaws, while others have very long, impressive ones!
Where do they live?
The Sawtooth stag beetle is mainlyHonshufromKyushufrom ... to ...Woods and forestslives in. Especially,Konara oakYaSawtooth oakand things like thatTree saploves
When night comes, it comes to drink the sap from this tree.
What do they eat?
Sawtooth stag beetles love to eat tree sap and ripeFruitis its favorite food! When you keep one at home, it will happily eat insect jelly.
When and where can you catch one?
Sawtooth stag beetles areSummeryou will start to see a lot of them. Especially,July to Augustis when they are most active. They sometimes gather around lights at night, so try looking for them at night when you go insect collecting!
Differences between males and females
Male Sawtooth stag beetles have big, impressive jaw teeth that look like a sawJawshas large jaws, but the females have small jaws and a rounder body. Their colors are different, too! Males can be anything from reddish-brown to dark black, but most females are dark black.
How strong is the Sawtooth stag beetle?
Sawtooth stag beetle is super strong in fights! Especially, itsTerritoryWhen it comes to guarding its (territory), the Sawtooth stag beetle uses its big jaws to throw its opponents. But sometimes, it might lose a little bit to a rhinoceros beetle or a giant stag beetle!
How long do they live?
In nature, usuallya few monthslives for about. It takes about 2 years to grow from an egg into an adult, but its lifespan as an adult is not that long.
How it got its name
The name of the Sawtooth stag beetle comes, of course, from itsJaws shaped like a sawcomes from that resemblance! In English, it is called a "Stag beetle." This name also comes from the male's large jaws looking like a deer's antlers.
How do they lay eggs?
Female Sawtooth stag beetlesdecayed woodThey lay their eggs inside rotten wood. Once the larvae hatch, they grow big by eating that rotten wood.
How to Color Sawtooth stag beetle
There are many different kinds of "brown" on its body!
The Sawtooth stag beetle is not just one color. From light brown to dark brown, and even a reddish brown, its color can look a little different depending on the part of its body.
- Jaws, head, and feet: Darker brown or almost black
- Chest (between the head and wings): A slightly lighter brown or reddish brown
- Wings (back): Shiny dark brown
- It is fun to try using different brown colored pencils or crayons, or press hard for dark brown and light for soft brown to show the difference!
Color the jagged jaws thinking about the shape!
The jagged parts of the Sawtooth stag beetle's jaws have shadows and bright spots where the light hits. Try using dark and light colors to make them look 3D. If you color each tooth carefully, it will look super cool.
How do you make it look shiny and smooth?
The wings on its back can look smooth and shiny when the light hits them. You can leave some white spots, or layer a light color on top of your brown.
Let's color the branch too!
Color the branch the Sawtooth stag beetle is holding onto! You can use brown for the wood, or green for moss. You can color it any way you like. Adding pattern lines for the tree bark is lots of fun too!
Fun Facts About Sawtooth stag beetle
Why They Are Called "Water Buffalo"
The Sawtooth stag beetle has big, splendid jaws that curve way out to the sides. That shape looks like the horns of a buffalo! That is why bug hunters call them "Water Buffalo," and they are super popular.
A Mysterious Stag Beetle That Changes Shape by Size
Actually, not every Sawtooth stag beetle has curved jaws. Small Sawtooth stag beetles have straight jaws that look like scissors. Isn't it neat that the same kind of stag beetle can look so different depending on its size?
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