Also called the greater stag beetle, this is the UK's largest beetle. It is rare and found only in certain areas of southern Britain. Stag beetle larvae spend four to six years feeding on rotting tree ...

Among the winners of the Close Up Photographer of the Year Awards 2025 was a bear in the forest, two stag beetles in an epic ...

What is the biggest beetle in the UK? The European stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) is the biggest beetle species found in the UK. It is mostly found in southeast England but is quite rare. Females grow ...

A stag beetle flying at dusk is a rare and amazing sight. At up to 7cm long, it’s our largest beetle. Its name comes from enormous jaws that look rather like a stag’s antlers. Stag beetles ...

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The beauty and ferocity of the natural world are on vivid display among the winning images of the latest Close-up ...

From the delicate dance of fireflies to the epic battles of stag beetles, this season pushes the boundaries of storytelling and scientific exploration. The success of this groundbreaking series ...