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??? - Lucanus capreolus
Copyright © 2006 Steve Ferguson II

??? - Lucanus capreolus
DuPage County, Illinois, USA
July 2, 2006
Size: 1.25"
Found this large beetle as it flew around our patio last night. It was around 1.25" or so. Any ideas as to what it is? I can tell you that it had incredibly strong jaws though! It latched onto the container I tried to keep it in and didnt let go for about a minute.
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Contributed by Steve Ferguson II on 3 July, 2006 - 9:13am
Last updated 5 July, 2006 - 5:51am

I've had 2 males show up at my UV lights.
That was last night and night before. Maybe tonight a female will come and I can observe and photograph a WWF bout between males.
… Jim McClarin, 3 July, 2006 - 7:00pm login or register to post comments

 
Emergence date
Aren't they late this year? I've been surprised at the lack of enquiries this year. Unusual weather?
Anyway, I hope that your guys were sufficiently attractive for a female to turn up, it is usually the other way round though...
… Maria Fremlin, 5 July, 2006 - 1:58am login or register to post comments

 
No, earlier than last year.
I didn't have them start showing up till late in July last summer.
… Jim McClarin, 5 July, 2006 - 5:55am login or register to post comments

Reddish-Brown Stag Beetle
Reddish-Brown Stag Beetle: Lucanus capreolus
… Steven Barney, 3 July, 2006 - 11:08am login or register to post comments

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