Males of Phalacrognathus muelleri are the largest members of the family Lucanidae in Australia.
Males range from 24 to 70 mm (0.94 to 2.76 in) in length, whereas the smaller females range from 23 to 46 mm (0.91 to 1.81 in).
their beautiful colours fade after death and are difficult to photograph.
Males of Phalacrognathus muelleri are the largest members of the family Lucanidae in Australia. Males range from 24 to 70 mm (0.94 to 2.76 in) in length, whereas the smaller females range from 23 to 46 mm (0.91 to 1.81 in). their beautiful colours fade after death and are difficult to photograph.
Phalacrognathus muelleri