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National Natural Monument

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Yanbaru Long-armed Scarab

ヤンバルテナガコガネ · Yanbarutenagakogane

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Species
Designated on: May 14, 1985
Prefectures: Okinawa
Scientific name: Cheirotonus jambar

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Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Yanbaru Long-armed Scarab

The Yanbaru long-armed scarab is Japan's largest scarab beetle, with very long forelegs, found only in the Yanbaru forests of northern Okinawa Island. Adults gather at tree sap and water-filled hollows, and larvae develop in rotting wood. It needs large, old forest, and is protected as a Natural Monument.

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Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.

Frequently asked questions

Yanbaru Long-armed Scarab is a National Natural Monument of Japan (Okinawa). The Yanbaru long-armed scarab is Japan's largest scarab beetle, with…

The Yanbaru Long-armed Scarab is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Okinawa.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.