Lucanus cervus, Stag Beetle male
The Stag beetle is a widespread beetle in Europe, inhabiting dead tree trunks and logs. As these are cleared however it's habitat is removed, leaving it serious threatened by habitat loss. Photographed by Harry Taylor.
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