Stag Beetle
Stag Beetle is our largest insect beetle. It inhabits forests and play an important role in the initial stage of fermentation of wood decomposing. Most species of this family (and there are more than 900) has strongly developed upper pliers in both sexes.
Color is dark brown and the wings are maroon. Body length is about 3cm, male and female differ in that the male has a stronger upper jaw, large pliers (horns) that it used to fight with rivals. Body length can be larger than 7.5 cm. Pliers are on the inside serrated and resemble the horns of a deer. Exploitation of forests, destroy the old trees and is less opportunity for the survival of this beautiful insect. Stag Beetle is a strictly protected species in many countries and it is on list of endangered species in many international organizations.
