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Lesser_Stag_Beetle

Dorcus parallelipipedus

Photo by AndreaDaSilva
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Description:

My son finds these beetles at the playground. The substrate is wood chips. Below the surface it is moist. But they come on top at night. I know it's a ground beetle, but which kind? We want to keep as pets. But they die easily. So I'm not sure what to provide for habitat or diet.

Habitat:

Moist wood chips

Species ID Suggestions

Lesser_Stag_Beetle

Dorcus parallelipipedus

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PublishedJuly 1, 2012

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