Reddish-brown Stag Beetle - Lucanus capreolus
by Carol Senske
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Reddish-brown Stag Beetle - Lucanus capreolus
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Carol Senske
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These are fairly large and their mandibles are strong, but if you pick them up carefully behind the head you'll be fine. They are called Reddish-brown Stag Beetles (Lucanus capreolus). These beetles feed on sap when adults, and the larvae eat decaying stumps and such. They are night flying insects and are attracted to lights. Their range is wide with a span of roughly the eastern portion of North America.
This picture was taken in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, on June 3, 2011.
You can learn more at:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/3107
http://www.insectsofwestvirginia.net/b/lucanus-capreolus.html
The camera used was a SONY DSC-H9.
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March 1st, 2014
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Comments (7)
Linda Howes
This is awesome! Great clarity and detail Mother! l/f
Carol Senske replied:
I think they are amazing:>) Hard to miss them when you see them - LOL! Thanks a million, Linda.
Doris Potter
Wow! What a great shot of this handsome beetle. I love the clarity and the colors!
Carol Senske replied:
If Spring ever does arrive, I'll let this guy pinch me to see if I'm awake - LOL.
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