Lucanus elaphus
The giant stag beetle (Lucanus elaphus) is a beetle of the family Lucanidae native to eastern North America.[1][2] They are sometimes kept as pets.
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| Dead adult male Lucanus elaphus | |
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| Genus: | Lucanus |
| Species: | L. elaphus |
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| Lucanus elaphus Fabricius, 1775 | |
Etymology
Elaphus in Greek means "good". [3] Though probably this stag beetle was named after the Red Deer (Cervus elaphus).
Additional Images
Differences in size of Lucanus elaphus
Adult female Lucanus elaphus, 29 millimeters long
Adult female Lucanus elaphus, 29 millimeters long
Adult male Lucanus elaphus
Adult female Lucanus elaphus, 29 millimeters long
Underside of adult female.
Adult female found dead around swimming pool gate in Wake Forest, NC.
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References
- "Lucanus elaphus". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
- Staines, C. L. (2001). "Distribution of Lucanus elaphus Linnaeus (Coleoptera: Lucanidae) in North America". The Coleopterists Bulletin. 55 (4): 397–404. doi:10.1649/0010-065X(2001)055[0397:DOLELC]2.0.CO;2.
- David Alan Black. Learn to Read New Testament Greek.
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