Today, near my house, I noticed a large beetle. It turned out to be Lucanus cervus - the biggest beetle inhabiting the territory of Europe. It's a male because he has big horns. It's a male because he has big horns. Its length is about 70-74 mm. In many countries of Europe they are considered a rare species and protected by states. The larvae of these beetles develop in the wood of dead deciduous trees, mainly in oak wood, for 4-6 years. See my photos.
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