Hello everyone! It's good to be back again, after spending some quality time with our friends.We had been looking forward to this reunion for years, so even the persistant April showers couldn't dampen our spirits as we showed them the local beauty spots, and some other places of interest. I still have loads of photos to go through, and edit, so it might take me a while before I can start sharing the latest photos, but in the mean time, these are some I had already saved.
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The Lesser Stag Beetle Dorcus parallelopipedus
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Despite it's name, neither sex of this beetle has antlers, and resembles the female Stag Beetle.
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It is smaller than it's cousin the Stag Beetle, but it is still a relatively large beetle. It has a broad head and can be distinguished from the male Stag Beetle, by it's smaller mandibles and knobbed antennae, and from the female Stag Beetle, by it's all black wing cases, and it can be seen flying strongly in the early evening, often attracted to garden lights.The Lesser Stag Beetle feeds on sap and their larve develope in old tree stumps and other rotting wood, and the beetles can also be found in the soft decaying wood of broad leaved trees, and in gardens where there are orchards, old hedges and trees. |
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The Adults are from 18, to 32mm. in size, and are similar in appearance to the related antelope beetle (Dorcus parallelus) of North America
If you would like to see a previous post of the Stag Beetle to compare click here |
and if you would like to see more critters from around the globe and join in the fun, just click on the link.
SATURDAY'S CRITTERS and my thanks to Eileen for hosting.
25 comments:
Super foto :-)
Hello, welcome back. The mighty beetle.
Oh wow, isn't it beautiful, the Lesser Stag Beetle is outstanding B.
Nice photos of Stag Beetle.
Hi Sonjia, Nice to see you back and what a way to come back.
Such amazing photos and a fascinating post. I have never seen a beetle up this close before! Thank you so much for sharing.
Hello, so glad you are back with wonderful photos. The Stage Beetle is awesome, great closeups! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!
Hello and welcome back! My but April just whizzed by and here we are in May! Your photos of this beetle are just awesome! Its armour plated body is amazing! Thanks for sharing and best wishes for a fun week!
beautiful shots. glad you had a great break!
Hello, welcome back.
The Stage Beetle is awesome, great closeups.
Best regards, Irma
Bienvenida. Las fotografías muy buenas.
Your photos of the beetle are stunning. They do make me appreciate this little creature a lot more.
How lovely you were with your friends, and that you didn’t let the weather interfere with having a good time. The macro’s of the beetle are incredible!
I know that bugs and "creepy crawlies" aren't everyone's cup of tea, but I just love them. All part of the wonder of the natural world. I'm in the Med this week.
Outstanding shots!
Great close-ups!...:)JP
Super shots!
Not my favourite creatures although they are fascinating when you see them crawling across the putting green! Glad you are back.
LEN
He is a very solid looking fellow. Great close up!
Lindas fotos de besouro!
bom que voltou!
Wonderful close ups of the beetle!
Very cool close ups!!
Super nice close ups!
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Great work. It's an impressive looking beetle. The world is truly full of fascinating creatures, isn't it?
Beautiful macro of this beetle.
Even in the black color detials can be seen wonderful.
Very nicely photographed.
Greetings, Helma
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