Entry for July 17, 2007

Yesterday, I found a Nokogiri-kuwagata(sawtoothed stag beetle) in front of my house. Stag beetles and beetles are very popular in Japan. The beetle is an endemic species of Japan, I think. The photo is the one. I do like here because there are some kind of wild lives. Several weeks ago, I found a snake called as "青大将, Ao-daishou" which means "Blue General". I grew up where there is almost no wild lives. I had to buy beetles at pet-shops. I do enjoy to meet with them.



When I found the sawtoothed stag beetle, he(male) lacked energy. I fed him. He vacuumed up honey which contains royal jelly. Then he got a new lease on life. Hmm, I guess he couldn't eat foods due to rainy days. Or he was crossed in love?



He totally regained. But he didn't say "thank you" to me. Far from it, he was trying to escape from me. What a ungrateful stag beetle he is! Pay for a meal! haha.



I feel sorry if he can't breed. I took him to a shrine where some beetles and stag beetles are. I put him on the ground and said good bye. I look forward to meet with his sons and daughters in near future. Oh, maybe the person who should say "Thank you" is myself. I was very glad to meet with him. Hmm, yes. Thank you very much!



Have a nice day!