Lesser Stag Beetle larva
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Lesser Stag Beetle larva
Image: © M J Richardson Taken: 15 Jun 2011
One of many in a rotting pear tree trunk that fell over in a garden and has been left to decay. The larvae feed for 3-4 years before pupating and then emerging as an adult beetle. The species [Dorcus parallelipipedus] has a southern distribution and can be quite common in suitable habitats. For the adult see Image
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Image Location
Latitude
52.139339
Longitude
-0.455034