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Giant stag beetle

Lucanus elaphus

Photo by LisaPowers
Published on Project Noah
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36.06, -85.75

Field Notes

Description:

Large reddish-brown beetle with antler-like pincers on the head.

Habitat:

Attracted to lights at a secluded cabin on a forested hillside.

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PublishedJuly 4, 2014

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