Lesser Stag Beetle

Dorcus parallelipipedus

Common & widespread throughout Britain during July & August.

The Larvae feed on dead wood & can be seen, mainly in the Summer & Autumn.

Both sexes resemble the Female Greater Stag Beetle (Lucanus cervus).

Males have distinctly knobbed antennae, and although their jaws are somewhat larger than those of the Females, they are nowhere near as large as those of many other male stag beetles.