Could anyone tell me which is the correct name for this common Chinese Lucanus sp? I'm a bit confused which is correct. For a long time the 3rd photo is what I believe L. fairmairei but the new research said what I used to believe L. szetschuanicus is now L. fairmairei.

For the first time I've found a Lucanidae Lamprima aurata female at my apartment court yard without driving anywhere or spend money on petrol.

Ken consider yourself very lucky to come across it. It took me more than 10 years of looking every year before I caught my 1st Calodema regalis. You can look at the same area every year unless all the conditions are perfect they won't come out. I don't think you need to find new areas instead you ne...