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Lucanidae is a family of beetles commonly known as stag beetles, named for the large, antler-like mandibles that male beetles in this group often display. These beetles are found around the world and are of interest to both scientists and collectors due to their distinctive appearance and diverse species.
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Taxonomy · GBIF
FAMILY
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumArthropoda
- ClassInsecta
- OrderColeoptera
- FamilyLucanidae
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Wikidata facts
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- Parent taxon
- Scarabaeoidea
- Image
- Lucanus cervus ed.JPG
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Stag beetles compose the family Lucanidae. It has about 1,200 species of beetles in four subfamilies. Some species grow to over 12 centimetres (4+1⁄2 inches), but most to about 5 cm (2 in).
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