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Stag beetles are a particularly impressive, even fearsome sight. The males of most species sport large, branching jaws that resemble antlers on a deer and give them their name. These jaws are used for fighting and wrestling with other males over territories and food. The females' mandibles are usually less showy and grand. There are around 1,200 species in this beetle family worldwide, with some species reaching a respectable 12cm in length. The larvae of the majority feed on rotting wood.

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:iconwind-swept-canid:
!Wind-Swept-Canid Jul 4, 2011  Student Traditional Artist
Wonderful close up. I love these guys, their jaws are impressive.
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*melvynyeo Jul 6, 2011
Yeah, very impressive indeed :) Thanks! :)
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:iconwind-swept-canid:
!Wind-Swept-Canid Jul 6, 2011  Student Traditional Artist
Very welcome :)
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~KIARAsART Jul 1, 2011  Professional General Artist
How big was it? Normally insects are much bigger in kind of tropical environments, and I only know European Stag Beetles, which are already giants. [link] that's one I photographed in Greece.
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*melvynyeo Jul 2, 2011
This was about 2 inches long :) Wow, your stag beetle was so cool looking!!!! Nice catch! :)
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Mood: Wow! ~Zippo4k Jun 30, 2011
AGH! I could identify this beetle for you if only I had my Rhinoceros & Stage beetle rearing books with me! :(
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*melvynyeo Jul 1, 2011
They all look the same to me haha...

Btw I also photograph a Rhino Beetle in Kubah but nothing great so i didn't post here.
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~Winterous Jun 30, 2011
Such a beautiful creature :3
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*melvynyeo Jul 1, 2011
Thanks! :)
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