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Lesser Stag Beetle

Dorcus parallelipipedus

Taken on 25th August 2008, Lincoln UK. Length from 20-32mm, this looks like a male. It appears to be missing a leg or two.

by wallaby1 Sep 29, 2008 7:44 PM

They overwinter in wet or dry rotting wood, or wood piles. Larvae can be found with adults. Common in England & Wales up to South Yorkshire.

by wallaby1 Sep 29, 2008 7:49 PM

Found South West France

by 5teve Dec 30, 2011 5:47 AM

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Order

Coleoptera

Family

Lucanidae

Genus

Dorcus

Species

parallelipipedus

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