Life Cycle of a Stag Beetle

Name: Life Cycle of a Stag Beetle
Brand: Safari Ltd
SKU: 661416
Price: 7.91 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

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$7.91 ~~$11.99~~ In stock

Category: Safariology®

Whereas the life cycles of many insects are measured in weeks, the stag beetle takes years to develop. Eggs are laid in rotting wood, where larvae grow for six years before becoming pupae. Development speeds at that point, and in a few weeks, the adult stag beetle emerges.

Scientific Name: Lucanus cervus

Characteristics: The most striking characteristic of the adult stag beetle is its massive mandibles. The insect received its name because they resemble the antlers of a stag.

Size and Color: The realistic eggs are set in a rotting wood background, giving way to the soft, grub-like pupa. The adult figure measures 3 ½ inches long.

The Life Cycle of a Stag Beetle is part of the Safariology® collection.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Owen J. ★★★★★ Oct 22, 2026

The eggs and larvae are so realistic that my son thought he was looking at real specimens. It’s perfect for teaching the long development cycle without getting too complicated.

Leo F. ★★★★★ Oct 21, 2026

My 7-year old was fascinated by the clear plastic figures showing each stage, especially the huge larva. It’s amazing how detailed the eggs and pupa are, and it really helped him grasp the long 6-year growth cycle.

Stella ★★★★★ Oct 20, 2026

I’ve been looking for a way to show my kids how long some insects take to grow, and this set nails it with the six-year larval stage. The pupa figure is especially cool, since you can really see the transition. My son keeps picking it up to study the tiny details.