Whereas the life cycles of many insects are measured in weeks, the stag beetle takes years to develop. Eggs are laid in rotting wood, where larvae grow for six years before becoming pupae. Development speeds at that point, and in a few weeks, the adult stag beetle emerges. This set of detailed and scientifically accurate models helps children learn about the stag beetle's life cycle.
The 4 life stages comprise eggs, larva, pupa, and stag beetle.