探検昆虫

Reddish-brown Stag Beetle

Lucanus capreolus

The Reddish-brown Stag Beetle is a fascinating insect known for its large, antler-like jaws. These beetles are often found in forests and gardens, where they like to munch on rotting wood.

生息地: Forests

外見

The Reddish-brown Stag Beetle is a medium-sized beetle, featuring a deep reddish-brown, shiny body. Males possess prominent, slightly curved mandibles that resemble small antlers, while females have smaller, pincer-like jaws. Its smooth wing covers are a distinguishing feature.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaColeopteraLucanidaeLucanus
Reddish-brown Stag Beetle
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Reddish-brown Stag Beetle

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Finding a Reddish-brown Stag Beetle is a sign of a healthy forest with plenty of decaying wood.

Male stag beetles use their big, antler-like jaws to wrestle and flip rivals over during fights.

These beetles spend most of their life, up to three years, as hidden grubs underground!

They are sometimes called 'pinching bugs' by kids because of their distinctive mandibles!

特殊能力

能力

Mighty Mandibles

Reddish-brown Stag Beetle males can wrestle rivals with their strong, antler-like jaws to win mates, proving their strength.

能力

Wood-Munching Grubs

Reddish-brown Stag Beetle larvae have powerful jaws that help them chew through dead wood, recycling nutrients into the forest.

能力

Night Flight Power

Reddish-brown Stag Beetles can fly using their wings, often emerging at dusk to search for mates or food high in the trees.

能力

Sap Sip Attack

Reddish-brown Stag Beetles can feed on tree sap by scraping bark, getting vital energy for their short adult lives.

サイズと詳細

サイズ
20-40 mm
寿命
30-90 日
脚の数
6

食性と食事

Larvae munch on decaying wood, while adults sip tree sap and rotting fruit.

年齢による違い: Larvae are detritivores, eating only decaying wood; adults are sap-feeders and eat rotting fruit.

主な食物

  • decaying hardwood
  • tree sap
  • rotting fruit

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Raccoon

Procyon lotor

Raccoons may prey on adult beetles foraging on the ground.

eaten by

Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

Owls can hunt adult beetles active at night.

depends on

White Oak

Quercus alba

Beetle larvae depend on decaying wood from oak trees for food and shelter.

depends on

Red Maple

Acer rubrum

Larvae also thrive in dead wood from maple trees, aiding in decomposition.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Be gentle and watch your fingers; they can pinch but are not harmful.

よくある質問

Reddish-brown Stag Beetleのサイズは何ですか?

20-40 mm

Reddish-brown Stag Beetleの寿命は何ですか?

30-90 日

Reddish-brown Stag Beetleは何を食べますか?

Larvae munch on decaying wood, while adults sip tree sap and rotting fruit.

Reddish-brown Stag Beetleは通常どこに生息していますか?

Forests

Reddish-brown Stag Beetleはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Reddish-brown Stag Beetleの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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