Prosopocoilus astacoides is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae that has large & distinctive mandibles that are sometimes used in combat with male opponents during fights to establish dominance
in the countryside and outlying islands of Hong Kong
This species is found in Brazil
Species are found in North America and South America from the United States to Argentina
The malachite is found throughout Central and northern South America
Chinese Scorpion SWAG Prosopocoilus astacoides is a beetleButhus martensii also known at the Chinese Scorpion, Manchurian Scorpion, or the Chinese Golden Scorpion. This species can be found in China, Manchuria, Mongolia, & Japan. This species has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for many centuries to treat various neuronal problems, such as chronic pain, paralysis, apoplexy, and epilepsy. This specimen is encased in a 3x4 frame.