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Stag Beetles belong to the family Lucanidae, which comprises around 1,200 species. The common name is derived from the shape of the male's large mandibles, which look not dissimilar to the antlers of stags.

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The scientific name for the stag beetle is Lucanus cervus.

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Are stag beetles extinct?

No. In fact, they are far from it. Stag beetles are very common.


How many stag beetles are left?

There are literally millions of stag beetles still left. There are over 1,200 different species of stag beetles that you can find.


Can beetles hurt you?

stag beetles are the largest beetle in Britain. stag beetles get there name from the male deer "stag" because of there big horns, stag beetles are harmless, people think stag beetles can bite because there horns but they really are harmless.


Are stag beetles good or bad?

Stag beetles are not bad insects. They are basically harmless. Stag beetles may bite a human if they are provoked, but it will only feel like a slight pinch.


What is the scientific name of bombardier beetles?

The scientific name of bombardier beetles is Carabidae.


What is the beetle's scientific name?

There are many species of beetles, each with its own scientific name. Some examples include the common ladybug (Coccinella septempunctata), the Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata), and the stag beetle (Lucanus cervus).


What eats stag beetles?

rats and mice


Do stag beetles eat ants?

No, stag beetles do not eat ants. Their mandibles are very large and prohibit them from eating. Instead they drink and survive off of sap.


Do female stag beetles bury themselves?

yes


Do stag beetles eat bananas or cucumbers?

cucumbers


What do rainbow stag beetles eat?

Stag beetles eat rotting wood and decaying animals and plants. They do not feed on anything that is living.


Scientific name for beetles?

order Coleoptera.