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Giant Stag Beetle

Lucanus elaphus

Photo by LisaPowers
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Field Notes

Description:

2 inch long reddish beetle with large horns (male) and serrations on the legs that help it cling.

Habitat:

Rural yard adjacent to wooded forest.

Notes:

This one literally landed at my feet.

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Comments (13)
LisaPowers
Thanks everyone! It is definitely a favorite beetle of mine. This seems to be a really good year for them here too. I have found 3 so far this year.
LaurenZarate
This is just wonderful! And beautiful pictures!
JC_Forester
Amazing! Send a few north. I would love to see this species! :-)

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PublishedJuly 21, 2013

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