Lucanidae Collection

Cladognathus sp. stag beetle
A specimen of a large stag beetle from Asia. Stag beetles belong to the family (Lucanidae). Only male stag beetles have horns or antlers

Lucanus cervus, two male Stag Beetles fighting

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) males fighting on oak tree branch, Elbe, Germany, June

Golden green stag beetle (Lamprima sp. ), adult male with big mandibles and a shiny
Golden green stag beetle (Lamprima sp.), adult male with big mandibles and a shiny iridescent coloration, Italy. Captive

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) male silhouetted against leaf, controlled conditions

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus), adult male on oak tree, Italy

Rare south west Indian Stag Beetle - Odontolabis delesserti (male). Date: circa 1920s

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) silhouetted against oak tree leaf. Elbe, Germany, June

Stag beetles
Male and female stag beetles with pupa. Date: 1865

Page 445. Scarabaeus Actaeon, or Brazilian Bullcomber;the Stag Beetle;the Interrupted Stag Beetle;the Rough Indian
5670231 Page 445. Scarabaeus Actaeon, or Brazilian Bullcomber; the Stag Beetle; the Interrupted Stag Beetle; the Rough Indian Beetle, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

Stag beetles, Lucanus cervus are fighting for better position on the tree bark, during mating season, colorful bokeh background. Petr Simon

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) males fighting at dusk in oak wood, the Netherlands, June

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) silhouetted at sunset. The Netherlands. August

Stag Beetle (Lucanus cervus) in defensive posture; male in garden where it emerged naturally. Kent, UK, June. Controlled situation

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) two males displaying aggressive behaviour on oak tree branch at woodland edge, Suffolk, UK, Controlled conditions, July

Prosopocoilus confucius (Hope), stag beetle
Detail of a stag beetle (Prosopocoilus confucius) native to N. India, China and southeast towards Vietnam

Lucanus cervus Linnaeus, stag beetle
Classis I Tab V from Insecten-Belustigung 1746-61, Volume 2 by August Johann R� von Rosenhof (1705-1759)

Stag beetle, 1505 (watercolour and gouache)
XOS1765301 Stag beetle, 1505 (watercolour and gouache) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 14.1x11.4 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Upper left corner of paper added)

Stag Beetle, beetle in the family Lucanidae

Small Stag Beetle -Platycerus caraboides-, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Stag Beetle (Lucanus cervus) perched on tree bark, close up

Side view of a male stag beetle on bark. It is displaying enlarged jaws. Also visible is the hard shell of the body, legs, and antenna

A stag beetle, Lucanus servus

Stag beetle, Lucanus servus, with another stag beetle in its jaws

Overhead view of two fighting male stag beetles

Two Stag Beetles (Lucanidae), close up

Stag beetle (Lucanidae) on wooden log, close-up

Stag beetle C018 / 0869
Stag beetle. Lucanus cervus stag beetle with its wings spread. This is the best-known species of stag beetle in the West

Stag beetles fighting C018 / 0868
Stag beetles. Male stag beetles (Lucanus cervus) fighting over a mate. This is the best-known species of stag beetle in the West

Stag Beetle Collection C016 / 6145
Stag Beetle. This is a selection from some 32, 000 stag beetles collected by French entomologist Hughes Bomans. The collection is held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Stag beetle C016 / 2181
Stag beetle

Stag beetle C016 / 2213
Stag beetle. View of the upper side of a male stag beetle (Odontolabis castelnaudi). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Stag beetles mating C018 / 0870
Stag beetles (Lucanus cervus) mating. This is the best-known species of stag beetle in the West

Darwins beetle. View of the upper side a female Chiasognathus grantii stag beetle. This species of stag beetle is known as Darwins beetle and is found in Argentina and Chile

Darwins beetles. View of the upper side of two female (bottom) and one male Chiasognathus grantii stag beetles. This species of stag beetle is known as Darwins beetle and is found in Argentina

Stag Beetle Collection of Hughes Bomans
A sample from some 32, 000 stag beetles collected by French entomologist Hughes Bomans

Lucans (Odontolabis) gazella, Oriental stag beetle
Fig 5 of plate 26 from The Cabinet of Oriental Entomology, 1848 by J. O. Westwood

Darwins beetles
Display box of beetles collected by Charles Darwin with a map of the voyage of his ship, The Beagle

Lucanus cervus, stag beetle
Also, Macrodontia cervicorn, palm weevil beetle & grub, Rhynchophorus palmarum and other unrelated insects. Plate 48 from Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium by Maria Sybilla Merian, 1705

Lucans cervus, stag beetles
A stag beetle collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. Both males and females are on display, males have horns or antlers, females do not

Lucanus cervus L. male stag beetle
A close-up of the head of a male stag beetle. It is only the male stag beetles which have antlers. The stag beetle is the U.Ks largest beetle

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Lucanidae: From Cladognathus sp. To Lucanus cervus" Get ready to delve into the captivating world of Lucanidae, a family of beetles that includes some truly remarkable species. One such example is the Cladognathus sp. Stag beetle, known for its impressive size and distinctive appearance. But perhaps one of the most iconic members of this family is the Lucanus cervus, commonly referred to as the stag beetle. These magnificent creatures are often seen engaging in fierce battles with their large mandibles clashing against each other, showcasing their strength and dominance. Another notable member is Darwins beetle, named after none other than Charles Darwin himself. This particular species has caught the attention of scientists due to its unique adaptations and evolutionary significance. From Germany's Elbe region to Italy's oak trees, these stag beetles can be found in various habitats across Europe. In June, male Stag Beetles (Lucanus cervus) engage in intense fights on oak tree branches while silhouetted against leaves or basking under controlled conditions. Not all stag beetles conform to traditional expectations though - take for instance the golden green stag beetle (Lamprima sp. ), an adult male boasting big mandibles and a shiny appearance that sets it apart from its counterparts. Venturing beyond Europe brings us face-to-face with rare specimens like Odontolabis delesserti - a southwest Indian Stag Beetle that adds an exotic touch to this diverse family. Artists have long been captivated by these intriguing insects; one such depiction can be found in Scarabaeus Actaeon from 1810-17 where Brazilian Bullcomber takes center stage alongside other names like Interrupted Stag Beetle and Rough Indian Beetle.