17,588 observationsData Deficient
Reddish-brown Stag Beetle
Lucanus capreolus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Coleoptera βΊFamily: Lucanidae βΊGenus: Lucanus
About
Lucanus capreolus (commonly known as reddish-brown stag beetle) is a beetle of the family Lucanidae. The specific name capreolus is derived from Latin, meaning "roe deer" (capreolus literally means "little goat"). The name refers to the resemblance of the antennae to deer antlers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Reddish-brown Stag Beetle is Lucanus capreolus.
- Reddish-brown Stag Beetle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Reddish-brown Stag Beetle belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Reddish-brown Stag Beetle belongs to the class Insecta.
- Reddish-brown Stag Beetle belongs to the order Coleoptera.
- Reddish-brown Stag Beetle belongs to the family Lucanidae.
- Reddish-brown Stag Beetle belongs to the genus Lucanus.