Stag Beetle
Lucanus cervus
CommonInsectherbivore
The stag beetle, or Lucanus cervus, is a striking insect found in Western Europe. Known for its large, antler-like jaws, this beetle is a familiar sight in forests and woodlands.
- Males have oversized jaws resembling deer antlers.
- They live primarily in decaying wood.
- Stag beetles are among the most recognized beetles in Europe.
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- Classification
- Insect
- Scientific name
- Lucanus cervus
- Habitat
- Forest
- Regions in this directory
- Europe
- Diet
- herbivore
- Relative size
- large
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
