Dorcus rectus (species of stag beetle)
A small species of stag beetle native to Japan. Often encountered by children and insect enthusiasts.
In summer, I look forward to searching for Dorcus rectus in the coppice.
The Dorcus rectus is a small species among stag beetles.
General term for stag beetles; 小鍬形 refers specifically to the species Dorcus rectus.
Refers to larger stag beetle species such as Dorcus hopei, contrasting with the smaller 小鍬形.
Standard kanji spelling for this species of stag beetle.
Variant spelling including the character for 'insect'.
Katakana spelling, common in biological contexts or when emphasizing the species name.
Compound of 小 (ko, 'small') and 鍬形 (kuwagata, 'stag beetle'), referring to its relatively small size compared to other stag beetles.