Great Lakes Birds, Bugs, and Animals

Taken 9-Jun-13

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2013-06-09-0010 Stag beetle (Lucanus capreolus)

Although they loo ferocious, Stag Beetles such as the Lucanus capreolus are harmless. The huge mandibles are used to impress females.

Canon EOS 60D, f/16 @ 500 mm, 1/800, ISO 2500, No Flash

Categories & Keywords

Category:Animals

Subcategory:Insects

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Keywords:Lucanus capreolus, Ludington, Michigan, Stag beetle, summer