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Entomology Institute of Canada

Data Research

Learn more interesting facts about stag beetles habitats, as well as what to do if you encounter a beetle in the park on your next walk.

1. Is it ok to keep a stag beetle as a pet? Definitely not! The whole point of the stag beetles adult life is to mate, so by putting it in a box you are stopping this.

Here are some habitats in mainland Europe and the United Kingdom to find Stag Beetles.

2. What are its main predators? The main predators to stag beetles are magpies, they leave the beetle in a characteristic way, just head, thorax and wing cases, with some or all of the legs. The beetles can survive like this for up to several days. Many people find beetles like this and are very distressed about it and curious to know why it has happened.

The amount of predators of the stag beetle, across Europe

3. Does the size of a Male Stag beetle determined by their surroundings?

Which region has the biggest male body length in Europe and UK?