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Reddish-brown stag beetle

Lucanus capreolus

Photo by kcurtain
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This guy seriously needs a better common name. "Reddish-brown stag beetle" does not evoke the proper awe for such a cool mini-beast! Found him under a log while I was herping and he just sat there on my thumb while I took his picture. All hail the stag beetle!

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Wildlife of Northern Virginia
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Arthropods of Fairfax,VA
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PublishedJune 18, 2013

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