Giant Stag Beetle by tmathise

Photography • Creatures • posted on Jun 26, 2006

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Description

This is a male giant stag beetle. It is classified as Lucanus elephus, of the family Lucanidae, of the order Coleoptera. This one is approximately 3 inches in length. You can find much more information on this incredible insect at bugguide.net. Thanks for looking, have a marvelous day!

Comments (25)

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GBCalls

5:49AM | Mon, 26 June 2006

Wow! I hope you didn't find him in the kitchen...cool photo!

Grambokaa

5:50AM | Mon, 26 June 2006

Fantastic macro of such a wildly different subject... thanks for sharing!

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PeeWee05

6:05AM | Mon, 26 June 2006

awesome - brilliant shot too with the cup for a size referance!!!

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NekhbetSun

6:13AM | Mon, 26 June 2006

And you know it's a male how? those "antlers" ? .... I've seen these guys in person and they are fascinating! good shot !!!!! XOX

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Richardphotos

6:15AM | Mon, 26 June 2006

I have not seen one of these for many years and never one that large.good it stayed still for you to capture it. outstanding macro

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slawa

6:18AM | Mon, 26 June 2006

Oh! You are not going to find those where i live! Great macro! :)

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Zacko

6:31AM | Mon, 26 June 2006

Eh....that is soooo nasty! EEEEEEEEW!!!! That looks more like a lobster than a bug. So disgusting!!! Im not even sure i wanna thank you for sharing. #:o/ Gotta admire your guts though....or is it foolishness....for holding that cup. Have a great day Troy. #:O)

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jinet

6:34AM | Mon, 26 June 2006

Very impressive insect ! Very good idea to show it on a glass that gives the scale.

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marybelgium

7:07AM | Mon, 26 June 2006

fantastic macro !

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TomDart

7:16AM | Mon, 26 June 2006

This is a beautiful bug...

Valerie-Ducom

7:37AM | Mon, 26 June 2006

oh yes, i haven't see that since too much time, is a very interesting design for a insect.. Excellent capture my dear and hugsssssssss and kissss ;)

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Lenord

7:37AM | Mon, 26 June 2006

WoW! Now that's UUgly. The hand is a better indicater of scale I think, but thats one nasty looking creature. I thought Vinigeroons were nasty looking but this is creepy.

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wildgoha

9:44AM | Mon, 26 June 2006

OH yest gigant ! and powerful ! If I see him in my dreams I 'll find you Troy to say thanx ! ;-D Hug and Kiss and be careful

cujoe_da_man

10:01AM | Mon, 26 June 2006

as Bill Murray said in Ghostbusters: "Bite your head off man." That's the biggest set of fangs I ever seen on a bug, nice capture all around, I love the cup used for referance, gives you a real sense of size.

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teoratiu

11:02AM | Mon, 26 June 2006

uh, I don't like bugs, but your capture has class.

jared99

1:14PM | Mon, 26 June 2006

That has got to be one of the scariest looking bugs on the planet. Fantastic shot of him.

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Cosme..D..Churruca

1:17PM | Mon, 26 June 2006

Wow... this is impressive ! Superb capture Troy.

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nathalie06

2:40PM | Mon, 26 June 2006

Superb creature Troy !!! That's your new little friend ? lol ! This Beetle is a wonder, as a Rhino one. Strange to find him where you live ? I uselly see this sorts in other countries, and in Africa. Lucky guy, he has choose to stay in your house !!! Lol ! Hugs my friend

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Nath06

5:02PM | Mon, 26 June 2006

Superb capture !!! In French this is a "Cerf Volant"... Bravo and big hugs my friend :)

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pm_hackworth

5:45PM | Mon, 26 June 2006

Ouch! He looks painful!!! Five stars just for your bravery alone!

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miladyblu

7:53PM | Mon, 26 June 2006

Hello!!WOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!SUPERB macro!!Wonderful image with stunning details . great colors, fantastic light!!Also this time you made a big masterpiece!!I really enjoyed this your excellent shot!!Congratulations!!You are a big artist my dearest Troy!!Thank you for sharing!!I wish you a terrific wweek and a serene night!!A big kiss and a big hug!!

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babuci

10:47PM | Mon, 26 June 2006

WOOOW! This is one cool find, thaks to share!

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tizjezzme

6:06AM | Tue, 27 June 2006

Omgosh, what a BUG!! Gonna have to read up on this guy .. and thanks for the site... i was just thinking yesterday how nice it would be to find a bug site so I could start giving MY bugs REAL names! LOL

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squirrel2005

5:08AM | Wed, 28 June 2006

eeeeeeewwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!! I hate those creep!!!!!!!! But.......... I love your shot Troy;) I don't know how you dare to hold this bug so close... It would make me nuts!!! LOOOL.

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