Lucanus cervus, known as the European stag beetle, is one of the best-known species of stag beetles in Western Europe, and is the eponymous example of the genus.Listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
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Today I found my first ever stag beetle. I think she's beautiful. #londonwildlife #stagebeetle