The Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules) is a living tank—one of the strongest, heaviest, and largest insects on the planet.

For a brief period of a few weeks in the summer, male stag beetles (Lucanus cervus) fly in search of a mate. They use their spectacular jaws to wow the ladies and conduct dramatic duels with their ...

With jaws almost as long as his body, this stag beetle is in a hurry. He has spent five years underground as a juvenile, and now as an adult, will only live for a few weeks.

With jaws almost as long as his body, this stag beetle is in a hurry. He has spent five years underground as a juvenile, and now as an adult, will only live for a few weeks.

Stag Beetle, World's Most Expensive Insect, Costs As Much As A Luxury Car Stag beetles weigh between 2-6 grams and have an average lifespan of 3-7 years.

The prey 'soup' is then sucked up through the grooved jaws. The adult beetles have a powerful defensive chemical that they release to stun nearby fish. Weevil (Source: David Nelson) ...

Residents across the Midlands are being asked to keep an eye out for spectacular stag beetles this summer and record any ...