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Giant Stag Beetle

Lucanus elaphus

Description:

2 inch long reddish beetle with large horns (male) and serrations on the legs that help it cling.

Habitat:

Rural back yard attracted by light trap.

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4 Comments

Tristan Pragnell
Tristan Pragnell 10 years ago

Great shot !

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 10 years ago

Love it!

LisaPowers
LisaPowers 10 years ago

Thanks Jared! It is quite difficult to get a good picture of these guys that portrays the beauty and power of them.

JC_Forester
JC_Forester 10 years ago

Wow!

LisaPowers
Spotted by
LisaPowers

Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Jun 27, 2013
Submitted on Jun 29, 2013

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