Lucanus cervus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Stag Beetle
Lucanus cervus(Linnaeus, 1758) - Stag Beetle, Tunnel in underside of sleeper

Image 0006: Tunnel in underside of sleeper

Note The larva was in the chamber at the end

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Magnification standard photograph or close-upstandard photograph or close-up
Photographed In situ
Equipment used Canon EOS600D dSLR with Sigma 50mm 1:1 macro lens
Focus distance 1.5ft
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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Image Reference P134742
Found as Larva
Date 28 Oct 2017
OS grid ref SU00
Lat/Lon 50° 50' N, 1° 60' W
Location Dorset, VC9, England
Record summary 2 large larvae, under rotting sleeper
Return to Record page Lucanus cervus on 28 Oct 2017 at SU00 in Dorset
Return to Taxon page Lucanus cervus
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