Dorcus parallelipipedus LESSER STAG BEETLE
£7.50
Lesser Stag Beetle
Format: Papered/unmounted/SET glued on card
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Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Lucanidae. First named by Linnaeus in 1758
Colour: Black
Size: Body length excluding legs and antenna, 20-40mm.
Comments & Applications: Little brother to the much larger Stag Beetle (Lucanus cervus) its common name “lesser” refers to the much smaller jaw size. These examples are home grown, captive bred in our garden tree stumps! Sexes are very similar, males have larger jaws with a knobbed appendage. Perfect for art and design projects or photography, film, great for entertainment and educational purposes.
Format: Supplied unmounted, papered, on a card base, requires relaxing and setting
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