The Latin species name Cuvera comes from a mythical king of riches (Kubera or "Kuvera") who lived in the Himalayas.

[7] In the subspecies Odontolabis cuvera sinensis elytra are almost completely black, with a small orange border.

[8] The females lay their eggs into leaf litter substrate and rotten wood.

Larvae build their cave system and stay inside it, feeding for several years on rotting wood.

[9] This beetle is native to southeast Asia and it is present in Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam.