Odontolabis is a genus of beetles belonging to the Lucanidae family. Members of this genus are usually large, oblong and shiny with males having enlarged head and jaws. In some species the males have different shapes of the jaws (polymorphic). This genus is south east Asian. This particular one I met in Wynad, Kerala, India.
Every day we come in contact with Nature in different ways. Some of the things attract our attention and make us think. It could be a beautiful butterfly or an interesting phenomenon. This is an attempt to capture some of it in a camera and share.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Odontolabis Beetles
Odontolabis is a genus of beetles belonging to the Lucanidae family. Members of this genus are usually large, oblong and shiny with males having enlarged head and jaws. In some species the males have different shapes of the jaws (polymorphic). This genus is south east Asian. This particular one I met in Wynad, Kerala, India.
Location:
Wayanad, Kerala, India
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