Giant Stag Beetle by tmathise
Close
Hover over top left image to zoom.
Click anywhere to exit.
Members remain the original copyright holder in all their materials here at Renderosity. Use of any of their material inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth is prohibited and is considered an infringement of the copyrights of the respective holders unless specially stated otherwise.
No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
This is a male giant stag beetle. It is classified as Lucanus elephus, of the family Lucanidae, of the order Coleoptera.
This one is approximately 3 inches in length.
You can find much more information on this incredible insect at bugguide.net.
Thanks for looking, have a marvelous day!
Comments (25)
Wow! I hope you didn't find him in the kitchen...cool photo!
Fantastic macro of such a wildly different subject... thanks for sharing!
awesome - brilliant shot too with the cup for a size referance!!!
And you know it's a male how? those "antlers" ? .... I've seen these guys in person and they are fascinating! good shot !!!!! XOX
I have not seen one of these for many years and never one that large.good it stayed still for you to capture it. outstanding macro
Oh! You are not going to find those where i live! Great macro! :)
Eh....that is soooo nasty! EEEEEEEEW!!!! That looks more like a lobster than a bug. So disgusting!!! Im not even sure i wanna thank you for sharing. #:o/ Gotta admire your guts though....or is it foolishness....for holding that cup. Have a great day Troy. #:O)
Very impressive insect ! Very good idea to show it on a glass that gives the scale.
fantastic macro !
This is a beautiful bug...
oh yes, i haven't see that since too much time, is a very interesting design for a insect.. Excellent capture my dear and hugsssssssss and kissss ;)
WoW! Now that's UUgly. The hand is a better indicater of scale I think, but thats one nasty looking creature. I thought Vinigeroons were nasty looking but this is creepy.
OH yest gigant ! and powerful ! If I see him in my dreams I 'll find you Troy to say thanx ! ;-D Hug and Kiss and be careful
as Bill Murray said in Ghostbusters: "Bite your head off man." That's the biggest set of fangs I ever seen on a bug, nice capture all around, I love the cup used for referance, gives you a real sense of size.
uh, I don't like bugs, but your capture has class.
That has got to be one of the scariest looking bugs on the planet. Fantastic shot of him.
Wow... this is impressive ! Superb capture Troy.
Superb creature Troy !!! That's your new little friend ? lol ! This Beetle is a wonder, as a Rhino one. Strange to find him where you live ? I uselly see this sorts in other countries, and in Africa. Lucky guy, he has choose to stay in your house !!! Lol ! Hugs my friend
Superb capture !!! In French this is a "Cerf Volant"... Bravo and big hugs my friend :)
Ouch! He looks painful!!! Five stars just for your bravery alone!
Hello!!WOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!SUPERB macro!!Wonderful image with stunning details . great colors, fantastic light!!Also this time you made a big masterpiece!!I really enjoyed this your excellent shot!!Congratulations!!You are a big artist my dearest Troy!!Thank you for sharing!!I wish you a terrific wweek and a serene night!!A big kiss and a big hug!!
WOOOW! This is one cool find, thaks to share!
Omgosh, what a BUG!! Gonna have to read up on this guy .. and thanks for the site... i was just thinking yesterday how nice it would be to find a bug site so I could start giving MY bugs REAL names! LOL
eeeeeeewwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!! I hate those creep!!!!!!!! But.......... I love your shot Troy;) I don't know how you dare to hold this bug so close... It would make me nuts!!! LOOOL.
simply wonderful, one super piece of work!!! excellent!!!! :)