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Lucanus cervus is the best-known species of stag beetle (family Lucanidae) in Western Europe. In the UK, it is associated with urban gardens. It is more commonly found in forests in the rest of Europe. Forest management, i.e., eliminating old trees and dead wood, eliminates at the same time the habitat and food of this species. Once quite common, population of L. cervus, along with other species of beetles which feed on dead wood, is in decline. listed as globally threatened/declining…

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a beetle sitting on top of a tree branch

https://flic.kr/p/eXe1oP | European rhinoceros beetle (set) | Oryctes nasicornis (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae). Body length: 35 mm. Three different ways of lighting I tried with this spectacular beetle. Each instances I shot it in the forest shadow. In the main photo I diffused the reflections with my bright umbrella. Shooting details: Sigma 180/3.5 HSM IF macro lens at f/16, 0.6 sec., ISO 400. Check out the following attempts in the comment! View large!

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