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Lucanus capreolus Reddish-brown Stag Beetle <br />
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Lucanus capreolus

Reddish-brown Stag Beetle

Lucanus capreolus Reddish-brown Stag Beetle, close-up of head<br />
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    comments (4)

  1. Beauty! Posted 3 years ago
    1. Yes, it is a nice form of Stag Beetle...Thanks! Posted 3 years ago
  2. Nice, sturdy looking beetle. The reddish brown is majestic. Posted 3 years ago
    1. Yes, it is.
      Thanks for the comment.
      Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago

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"Lucanus capreolus", the reddish-brown stag beetle, is a beetle of the family Lucanidae. The specific name "capreolus" is derived from Latin, meaning "roe deer". The name refers to the resemblance of the mandibles to deer antlers.

Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by t7iguy
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By t7iguy

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Uploaded Aug 29, 2022. Captured Jul 7, 2022 07:32.