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Family Lucanidae - Stag Beetles

The horns of stag beetles are grossly enlarged mandibles. Many species exhibit sexual dimorphism, with males bearing much larger mandibles that are used in competition for females.
Oak Stag Beetle (Platycerus quercus)
Oak Stag Beetle (Platycerus quercus)		 Oak Stag Beetle (Platycerus quercus)
Oak Stag Beetle (Platycerus quercus)		 Oak Stag Beetle (Platycerus quercus)
Oak Stag Beetle (Platycerus quercus)		 Ceruchus piceus
Ceruchus piceus

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