Staggered

Stag beetles (http://www.stagbeetlehelpline.co.uk/) are the UK's largest beetle. The species we have in this country is Lucanus cervus. The males have 'antlers' - enlarged mandibles. The females do not have the enlarged mandibles and are slightly smaller.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Stag
• beetle
• Wallingford
• Lucanus
• cervus
• stagbeetle

[nejatarn]

How much would someone have to pay you, what is the smallest amount you would accept, to stick your pinky in between those jaws?

[avantgardener3]

Well, not that much really. They are built to overturn other male stag beetles rather than to defend themselves - I doubt they's puncture human skin.

[Tomnuki]

Exactly how large are the Stag Beetles in the UK? :o

[avantgardener3]

It varies. Generally around 6cm excluding 'antlers' in males.

[avantgardener3]

I hope it wasn't too crunchy.

[PinchySkree]

My namesake in action look at the awesomeness.

';,,;'

[golsonkp]

I saw this beetle at my house in trapped in a bucket. It was discovered by my uncle and of course i let it go. I live in chicago, US. it looked exactly like it.

[clubforecast]

yeah, that used to be the case last year, but now they are the size of small birds. try 13cm. must be the heat. massive

[gabonicabitis]

Awesome creature

[PinchySkree]

Made while high? I mean I like them but its just strange.