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 ...

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

There are more than 2,000 species of beetles known from the London area,' says Max Barclay, Senior Curator in Charge of the Museum's beetle collection. 'London is even a stronghold for the rare ...

While most of us may think twice about spending this much in buying an insect, this stag beetle with powerful mandibles has ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...