Antelope beetle ( Dorcus parallelus ), male by larose forest photos

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28-May-2023	Christine Hanrahan

Antelope beetle (Dorcus parallelus), male

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The antelope beetles are in the Stag Beetle family (Lucanidae). They are relatively common but always special to see them anyway. They live in rotting wood and their larvae feed on decaying wood.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
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Don Mottershead		01-Jun-2023 22:24
Nicely captured. Hopefully it's not planning to move into your house.

Danad		01-Jun-2023 09:52
Great and sharp details. V

laine		01-Jun-2023 04:49
Such interesting beetles...a great find. V

joseantonio		01-Jun-2023 03:07
fabulous light and details.V.

globalgadabout		01-Jun-2023 01:36
those do look like antlers up front..a very impressive shot leaving no doubt about identification..

Hank Vander Velde		01-Jun-2023 01:10
Nice tack sharp macro image Christine.

Carl Carbone		01-Jun-2023 00:53
Neat find. Nice detail.

Walter Otto Koenig		01-Jun-2023 00:17
Great detail. I like the textures. "V"

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