These bugs are thought to bring good luck and wealth, but you have to be wealthy to own one in the first place!
Flying haphazardly through the air on a balmy summer day, the male stag beetle is in a hurry to find a mate. Find out how he puts his spectacular antler-like jaws to use, why this species needs ...
The overall winner of Close-up Photographer of the Year 6 was awarded to Svetlana Ivanenko for her image, titled Clash of the Titans, of two male stag beetles battling. She scooped the £2,500 ...
A stag beetle is a cultural symbol in Inoue’s native Japan. To make one in tribute, Inoue collected every shade of green he could find in his Montreal backyard. After a flower shop in Ecuador ...
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Senior Curator in Charge of the Museum's beetle collection. 'London is even a stronghold for the rare greater stag beetle, the largest beetle in Britain. It is a truly impressive insect, which looks ...
A stag beetle flying at dusk is a rare and amazing sight. At up to 7cm long, it’s our largest beetle. Its name comes from enormous jaws that look rather like a stag’s antlers. Stag beetles ...
During the event in Ipswich more than 18 different species of tree were planted A new woodland highlighting the importance of stag beetles has been planted. Green-fingered volunteers took part in ...
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