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1 Species ID Suggestions

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KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 11 years ago
Giant Stag Beetle
Lucanus elaphus Species Lucanus elaphus - Giant Stag Beetle - BugGuide.Net


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Christiane
Christiane 11 years ago

Moved to "ARTHOPODS"..

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 11 years ago

Wow!

jmmonds
jmmonds 11 years ago

I agree, with KeithRoragen, that this is a Giant Stag Beetle (Lucanus elaphus)

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Hema Shah
Hema Shah 11 years ago

Ash,Keith identified it as a Giant Stag Beetle.

ASH247
ASH247 11 years ago

What is it?

jmmonds
jmmonds 11 years ago

I concur with KeithRoragen. My first thought was the Giant, but erred when deciding on Lucanus swinhoei. Keen eye for KeithRoragen!

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 11 years ago

A male. It should be placed in the "Arthropods" category.

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RickyBaird
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RickyBaird

Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Jul 8, 2012
Submitted on Jul 8, 2012

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