stag beetle

• Ein großer Käfer, dessen Männchen meist geweihartige Mandibeln besitzen; er lebt in Wäldern und Forsten.

A type of large beetle, typically with mandibles resembling the antlers of a stag, found in woodlands and forests.

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   A large, distinctive beetle of the family Lucanidae, characterized by the male's large, antler-like mandibles.

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   • The stag beetle is one of the largest beetles found in Europe.
   • Male stag beetles use their mandibles to fight for territory.
   • Stag beetles are often found in old woodlands and gardens.