Hexarthrius parryi (Parry's stag beetle) Coloring Pages

Cool Name and English Name

The Hexarthrius parryi (Parry's stag beetle) got its Japanese name from how it looks. "Seaka" means red back. "Futamata" means the tips of the male's proud big jaws are split into two parts. Another official name for it is "Parry's stag beetle." In English, people call it the "Giant Forked-horn Stag Beetle." That name matches its big, two-part horns perfectly!

When Can You See It?

The Hexarthrius parryi (Parry's stag beetle) lives in a warm jungle all year long. It does not move around only in summer like beetles in Japan do. It stays active and energetic all year long! But even in the jungle, you can see it moving around most when the heavy rains slow down a bit.

Where Does It Live? Places You Can See It

The Hexarthrius parryi (Parry's stag beetle) does not live in Japanese forests. It lives in the jungles of Southeast Asia. You can find many of them on islands in warm countries like these:

What Does It Eat?

Grown-ups and babies eat completely different things.

How Long Does It Live? Lifespan

Once it becomes a grown-up beetle and comes above ground, it lives for about 6 months to 1 year. Japanese sawthooth stag beetles die when summer ends. But the Hexarthrius parryi (Parry's stag beetle) is super tough! If you keep it warm inside your home, it can survive the cold Japanese winter and live a long time.

Super Big! One of the Giant Beetles

Male Hexarthrius parryi (Parry's stag beetle) can grow really, really big!

Very Feisty! The Wild Bully of the Jungle

The coolest thing about the Hexarthrius parryi (Parry's stag beetle) is its feisty and wild personality! When other beetles come near, it opens its big jaws wide right away. Then it grabs them tight and starts a fight! It gets angry so easily that it even fights with its own friends. If you raise them at home, you must keep them in separate cases to stay safe.

Jagged Big Jaws Like a Saw

Look closely inside the male's impressive big jaws. You can see many small, jagged teeth just like a carpenter's saw. If it pinches another beetle with these, that opponent stands no chance! The two-part horns at the tip and these jagged teeth are why everyone loves this beetle.

The Cool Bump on Its Head

On top of the male's big head, there is a square bump that looks like a samurai helmet decoration. When you look from the front, this decoration makes its face look even tougher and stronger!

Camouflage That Blends Into the Jungle

The reddish-brown and black pattern on its back might look bright at first. But when it hides on dark tree trunks or among dry leaves in the jungle, it becomes great camouflage so you cannot tell where it is. This is a smart trick from nature to hide from enemy birds!

Just Like Its Name! Color the Famous "Red Back"

To make Hexarthrius parryi (Parry's stag beetle) look cool and real, the pattern on its back is the most important part.

How to Color Strong and 3D Jaws

In this coloring page, you can see lots of cool male beetles opening their huge jaws wide. Use the thick lines as a clue to add shadows.

Show off Its Shiny Body Texture

A stag beetle's body is smooth and shiny, just like plastic or a cool car!

Tips for Coloring Males and Females Differently

This coloring page also has drawings of females with small, round bodies.

Color the Tree and Background to Bring the World to Life

When Hexarthrius parryi (Parry's stag beetle) is holding onto a tree trunk, carefully coloring the background will make your picture come alive!

A stag beetle with a red back, just like its name!

The best feature of Hexarthrius parryi (Parry's stag beetle) is its bright reddish-brown wings. It looks cool and stylish, just like it is wearing a red cape on its back.

The tips of its jaws split into two!

Hexarthrius parryi (Parry's stag beetle) gets its Japanese name because the tips of its big jaws split into two branches. It is great at using these split jaws to grab enemies tightly and throw them away.

One of the feistiest stag beetles around!

It is not just cool to look at. It is famous for being super aggressive! When it protects its food, it is brave enough to fight head-on without running away, even against bigger rivals.

It has another name called "Parry"!

In some bug books, Hexarthrius parryi (Parry's stag beetle) is called "Parry's stag beetle." This is another official name given in honor of the scientist who introduced this beetle to the world long ago.