Lucanus Collection

Beetles and Butterflies
Insects of the English countryside - including Stag Beetle (lucanus), Tiger Beetle (cicindelida) and a variety of butterflies and moths (lepidoptera)

Stag beetle, Lucanus cervus, male 1, female 2, eggs deposited in rotten oak a, 4-year-old larva b, nymph c
FLO4574645 Stag beetle, Lucanus cervus, male 1, female 2, eggs deposited in rotten oak a, 4-year-old larva b, nymph c, rhinoceros beetle, Megasoma actaeon Scarabaeus actaeon 3,4

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

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

Picture No. 10896319
Stag Beetle - Male - Dried specimen (Lucanus cervus) Date:

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

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

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

Opening of the Reichstag by Emperor William II (litho)
961053 Opening of the Reichstag by Emperor William II (litho) by Werner, Anton Alexander von (1843-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Reichstag by Emperor William II)

Moose beetle, Odontolabis alces (Elk-horned stag-chafer, Lucanus alces). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Stag beetle, molluscs and wasp
Stag beetle, Lucanus cervus 1, Cerithium sulcatum and Rhinoclavis aspera molluscs 3, 4, Cerocoma elateroides 5 and Keroplatus tipuloides wasp 6. Cerf-volant, cerithe, cerocome, ceroplate

Curtis British Entomology Plate 478
Coleoptera: Synodendron cylindricum (Cylindrical Lucanus) [Plant: Umbilicus rupestris (Colyledon umbulicus, Common Navel-wort)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 490
Coleoptera: Lucanus cervus (Stag Beetle) [Plant: Filago vulgaris (Gnaphalium germanicum, Common Cudweed)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 274
Coleoptera: Platycerus caraboides (Blue Lucanus. Mainland-European, extinct in Britain) [Plant: Iberis amara (Bitter Candy-tuft)] Date: 1824-39

Frontispiece to Pharsalia or The Civil War Between Caesar and Pompey
BAL137438 Frontispiece to Pharsalia or The Civil War Between Caesar and Pompey by Marcus Annaeus Lucan (AD 39-65) engraved by J

Key to the painting of the opening of the Reichstag by Emperor William II (litho)
961054 Key to the painting of the opening of the Reichstag by Emperor William II (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

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

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

Lucan / Roman Poet
MARCUS ANNAEUS LUCANUS Roman poet. His sole extant work is the epic " Pharsalia" about the civil war between Caesar and Pompey. Date: 39 - 65

Picture No. 10896348
Stag beetle - Larva (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Pharsalia by Lucan
Lucan (39-65). Latin poet. Pharsalia. Title cover. Printed in 1519

Illustration of two male Stag Beetles (Lucanus cervus) fighting with mandibles on tree trunk

Picture No. 11073990
Greater Stag Beetle male and female on old Oak Tree Romania

Picture No. 10859158
Stag beetle - young boy holding insect on hand (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896357
Stag beetle - The adult is going to leave its nymph's skin (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896323
Stag Beetle - Nymphosis - Female nymph (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896345
Stag beetle - Nymphosis - Male has just came out of its nymph's skin (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896355
Stag Beetle Couple - dried specimen (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896347
Stag beetle - Nymphosis - Male is just came out of its nymph (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896336
Stag beetle - Male's nymph (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896353
Stag beetle - Nymphosis - Female nymph in its wooden and soil cocoon (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896361
Stag beetle - Nymphosis - Female nymph in its wooden and soil cocoon (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896376
Stag beetle - Nymphosis - Male is just coming out of its nymph skin (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896377
Stag beetle - Male's nymph (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896367
Stag beetle - The male just before it lefts its nymph skin - Detail of its head (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896365
Stag beetle - Nymphosis. Female nymph in its wooden and soil cocoon (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896309
Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896251
Stag beetle - Female (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896250
Stag beetle - Fight between two males on an oak tree (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896245
Stag Beetle - Fight between two males on an oak tree (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896174
Stag beetle - The adult is going to leave its nymph's skin (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896286
Stag beetle - Nymphosis - Male in its wooden and soil cocoon (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896282
Stag Beetle - Fight between two males on an oak tree (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896272
Stag Beetle - Male on an oak tree (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896274
Stag Beetle - Fight between two males on an oak tree (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896263
Stag beetle - Larvas in dead wood (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Picture No. 10896268
Stag Beetle - Fight between two males on an oak tree (Lucanus cervus) Date:

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"Captivating Lucanus: The Majestic World of Stag Beetles and Butterflies" Step into the enchanting realm of Lucanus, where beetles and butterflies dance amidst nature's beauty. These fascinating creatures, particularly the stag beetles (Lucanus cervus), captivate us with their remarkable features and behaviors. In the heart of Elbe, Germany, witness a breathtaking spectacle as male stag beetles engage in fierce battles on an oak tree branch. Their impressive antler-like mandibles clash in a display of strength and dominance. Picture No. 10896319 immortalizes this intense moment that showcases their resilience. Under controlled conditions, a silhouette of a male stag beetle against a leaf evokes an air of mystery. Its intricate details are highlighted against the backdrop, revealing its elegance even in stillness. Italy becomes home to another magnificent sight as an adult male stag beetle perches proudly on an oak tree. Its presence symbolizes vitality and grandeur within this lush landscape. Back in Elbe, Germany during June, witness yet another captivating scene - a silhouetted stag beetle against an oak tree leaf. This image captures the delicate balance between light and shadow that adds depth to these stunning creatures' existence. As we delve deeper into Lucanus' world, let us not forget its namesake - Lucan; the Roman poet whose words echoed through time like whispers from ancient civilizations. His poetry resonates with themes of power and struggle just like our beloved stag beetles fighting for survival. Beyond insects lie other intriguing species such as Odontolabis alces or Moose Beetle along with molluscs and wasps who share this diverse ecosystem alongside our majestic friends –the Stag Beetles. Curtis British Entomology Plate 478 serves as a visual testament to Britain's rich entomological heritage by showcasing these extraordinary creatures up close for all to admire.