Flying haphazardly through the air on a balmy summer day, the male stag beetle is in a hurry to find a mate. Find out how he puts his spectacular antler-like jaws to use, why this species needs ...

While most of us may think twice about spending this much in buying an insect, this stag beetle with powerful mandibles has ...

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A stag beetle flying at dusk is a rare and amazing sight. At up to 7cm long, it’s our largest beetle. Its name comes from enormous jaws that look rather like a stag’s antlers. Stag beetles ...

There are more than 2,000 species of beetles known from the London area,' says Max Barclay, Senior Curator in Charge of the Museum's beetle collection. 'London is even a stronghold for the rare ...

During the session they started work on the planting of 2,500 trees and shrubs which, once complete, will adopt the shape of a stag beetle when viewed from above. Stag beetles are considered to be ...