European Stag Beetle (Lucanus cervus), male

Male European stag beetle — Image via Wikipedia: Lucanus cervus

Rarity: Uncommon

Object Type

Entomological specimen

Medium / Material

Pinned beetle

Production Place

New Forest, Hampshire, UK (found dead)

Dimensions

H 70 × W 35 × D 20 mm · 3 g

Condition

Good

Adult male stag beetle showing the enormously enlarged mandibles used in contests between males.

Materials & Techniques

Dried insect, entomology pin, label

Location

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