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Insects
Stag Beetle
Lucanus cervus
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 3-7 years (larva)
- Weight
- 0.002-0.006 kg
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
The Stag Beetle (Lucanus cervus) is a omnivore species found in European oak woodlands. It typically lives 3-7 years (larva), weighing around 0.002-0.006 kg, and is currently classified as Near Threatened on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the stag beetle: Male stag beetles use their huge jaws to wrestle for mates.
Insects are the most numerous group of animals on Earth, making up over half of all known living species. Despite their small size, they play essential roles in pollination, decomposition, and the food chain.