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Reddish-brown stag beetle (male)

Lucanus capreolus

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

1 1/2" long stag beetle

Habitat:

Semi rural

Reference Links:

Species Lucanus capreolus - Reddish-brown Stag Beetle - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (2)
KarenL
Thanks Maria! It's funny, I rarely see stag beetles these days but I found one in the UK last Tuesday too!

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