These bugs are thought to bring good luck and wealth, but you have to be wealthy to own one in the first place!

Flying haphazardly through the air on a balmy summer day, the male stag beetle is in a hurry to find a mate. Find out how he puts his spectacular antler-like jaws to use, why this species needs ...

A stag beetle is a cultural symbol in Inoue’s native Japan. To make one in tribute, Inoue collected every shade of green he could find in his Montreal backyard. After a flower shop in Ecuador ...

These male stag beetles have developed some impressive mandibles (mouthparts) to win mates. Male stag beetles will battle it out with other males to demonstrate who is the largest and strongest and ...

A new woodland highlighting the importance of stag beetles has been planted. Green-fingered volunteers took part in a tree planting event in Bourne Park in Ipswich, including members of the ...

Senior Curator in Charge of the Museum's beetle collection. 'London is even a stronghold for the rare greater stag beetle, the largest beetle in Britain. It is a truly impressive insect, which looks ...

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A stag beetle flying at dusk is a rare and amazing sight. At up to 7cm long, it’s our largest beetle. Its name comes from enormous jaws that look rather like a stag’s antlers. Stag beetles ...

During the event in Ipswich more than 18 different species of tree were planted A new woodland highlighting the importance of stag beetles has been planted. Green-fingered volunteers took part in ...