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lesser stag beetle

Dorcus parallelipipedus

Photo by Sam10
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Field Notes

Description:

Matte black beetle, quite large (3 or 4 cm). Very large mandibles or horns and gold areas on it's underside. Found in a grassy garden which also contains an orchard.

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injica
Lucanus cervus female or Dorcus parallelipipedus can't see it properly... http://fr.treknature.com/gallery/photo123832.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorcus_parallelipipedus

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PublishedJuly 5, 2013

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