stag beetle

stag beetle

any of a family (Lucanidae) of large beetles: the male has long, branched, antlerlike mandibles

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noun

Any of numerous large beetles of the family Lucanidae, the males of which have large, elaborately branched and toothed mandibles resembling the antlers of a stag.

Lucanus elaphus

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Noun

(plural stag beetles)

Any of numerous large beetles of the family Lucanidae; the males have elaborate mandibles resembling the antlers of a stag
1. The species Lucanus cervus, which is the largest beetle in the UK.

Noun

(plural stag-beetles)

A large black beetle with a pair of strong mandibles.

Origin

Compound of stag and beetle.

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