Stag Beetle Collection

Lucanus cervus, two male Stag Beetles fighting

Stag beetle carrying mistletoe in a wintry scene, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho)
6031467 Stag beetle carrying mistletoe in a wintry scene, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ixia has flesh-colored flowers. Spotted African corn lily, Ixia maculata, with stag beetle
FLO4595937 Ixia has flesh-colored flowers. Spotted African corn lily, Ixia maculata, with stag beetle. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz 'Precious

Natural History Ensemble (No. 13), 1596-1610. Creators: Elias Verhulst, Anselmus de Boodt
Natural History Ensemble (No. 13), 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Studies of stag beetle and newly hatched moth, 1824-1900. Creator: Albertus Steenbergen
Studies of stag beetle and newly hatched moth, 1824-1900

Plate 5: Stag Beetle, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Plate 5: Stag Beetle, c. 1575/1580

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) males fighting on oak tree branch, Elbe, Germany, June

Golden green stag beetle (Lamprima sp. ), adult male with big mandibles and a shiny
Golden green stag beetle (Lamprima sp.), adult male with big mandibles and a shiny iridescent coloration, Italy. Captive

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) male silhouetted against leaf, controlled conditions

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus), adult male on oak tree, Italy

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) silhouetted against oak tree leaf. Elbe, Germany, June

Way To The Sun
Victoria Bykanova

Fight
Hober Szabolcs

Stag-beetle wrestling
Hober Szabolcs

Stag beetle or Lucanus cervus
Kata Botanical

Stag beetle, Lucanus cervus 1, Cerithium sulcatum and Rhinoclavis aspera molluscs 3, 4
5324200 Stag beetle, Lucanus cervus 1, Cerithium sulcatum and Rhinoclavis aspera molluscs 3, 4, Cerocoma elateroides 5 and Keroplatus tipuloides wasp 6 by Fries

Friend or enemy?
Hober Szabolcs

Towards
Victoria Bykanova

Group of insects and reptiles on plain ground with rocks, including an iguana, a lizard, a snake, a turtle, a scorpion
6263767 Group of insects and reptiles on plain ground with rocks, including an iguana, a lizard, a snake, a turtle, a scorpion, a snail, a spider, a beetle, and a cricket

Designs for wallpaper border with Stag Beetles and Mushrooms, andWood Sorrel flower with Butterflies
5055678 Designs for wallpaper border with Stag Beetles and Mushrooms, andWood Sorrel flower with Butterflies, and an Enamel Panel with Swans, Iris and Waterlillies

Ten birds on small foliage tendrils with a stork tying a tendril around a pelicans leg, a peacock
6263769 Ten birds on small foliage tendrils with a stork tying a tendril around a pelicans leg, a peacock, and a large beetle in the foreground, from Douce Ornament Prints Album I

Darwins beetle, Grants stag beetle or the Chilean stag beetle, Chiasognathus grantii 1, and European stag beetle
6337470 Darwins beetle, Grants stag beetle or the Chilean stag beetle, Chiasognathus grantii 1, and European stag beetle, Lucanus cervus 2 by English School

The Metamorphoses of the Stag Beetle (engraving)
5224622 The Metamorphoses of the Stag Beetle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of the Stag Beetle)

A Victorian Christmas card of an insect, stag beetle and scroll on which is a Christmas
3604507 A Victorian Christmas card of an insect, stag beetle and scroll on which is a Christmas message, circa 1880 (coloured lithograph) by English School

Cat encountering a male stag beetle (litho)
5997106 Cat encountering a male stag beetle (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat encountering a male stag beetle)

Insects (coloured engraving)
5998822 Insects (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insects. Print published by Pellerin & Cie, Imagerie D Epinal)

Rough Cockleburr, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999341 Rough Cockleburr, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la)

Stag Beetle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999140 Stag Beetle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Still life of Flowers in a Vase
RAF63515 Still life of Flowers in a Vase by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

L Ixia (flesh-coloured Ixia) and Stag Beetle, c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618097 L Ixia (flesh-coloured Ixia) and Stag Beetle, c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee)

Jerusalem Sage, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999671 Jerusalem Sage, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Strange foreign beetles (coloured engraving)
997994 Strange foreign beetles (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Beetles, 1636 (chalk, wash & bodycolour on vellum)
695483 Beetles, 1636 (chalk, wash & bodycolour on vellum) by Holsteyn, Pieter the Elder (1580-1662); 16.3x20.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Hirschkafer und Heldbock (chromolitho)
5211242 Hirschkafer und Heldbock (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hirschkafer und Heldbock)

A Troublemaker (coloured engraving)
5999534 A Troublemaker (coloured engraving) by Sperling, Heinrich (1844-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Troublemaker)

Mantis, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999374 Mantis, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

The Stag-Beetle (engraving)
2781059 The Stag-Beetle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stag-Beetle. Illustration for Chatterbox (1891).); © Look and Learn

Insects, c. 1860 (colour litho)
1109844 Insects, c.1860 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Naturgeschichte des TierreichsA (Natural History of the Animal Kingdom)

Stag beetles, Lucanus cervus are fighting for better position on the tree bark, during mating season, colorful bokeh background. Petr Simon

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) males fighting at dusk in oak wood, the Netherlands, June

Virgin and Child in a Landscape, ca. 1597. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II
Virgin and Child in a Landscape, ca. 1597

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) silhouetted at sunset. The Netherlands. August

Hum-Bug (P. T. Barnum), from the Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

A Stag Beetle, . Creator: Pierre-Joseph Redoute
A Stag Beetle

Designs for wallpaper border with Stag Beetles and Mushrooms, pub. 1897. Creator
Designs for wallpaper border with Stag Beetles and Mushrooms, andWood Sorrel flower with Butterflies, and an Enamel Panel with Swans, Iris and Waterlillies

L Ixia (flesh-coloured Ixia) and Stag Beetle, pub. 1776. Creator: Pierre Joseph Buchoz
L Ixia (flesh-coloured Ixia) and Stag Beetle, from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, pub. 1776 (hand coloured engraving). Cornlily

Harmful insects, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Harmful insects, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th April 1897

The Fairy Queens Messenger, c1870. Artist: Richard Doyle
The Fairy Queens Messenger, c1870. Illustration for a poem by William Allingham, showing a fairy sitting on the back of a stag beetle

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The stag beetle, scientifically known as Lucanus cervus, is a fascinating creature that never fails to captivate our attention. These magnificent insects are often seen engaging in intense battles with their fellow males, showcasing their strength and dominance. Witnessing two male stag beetles fighting is truly a sight to behold. In the wintry scene of a Christmas greetings card, we find a stag beetle carrying mistletoe. This charming image reminds us of the festive season and adds an element of whimsy to our celebrations. Known as Darwin's beetle, this species holds great significance in the world of biology. Its unique characteristics have intrigued scientists for centuries, making it an important subject of study. Stag-beetle wrestling is another intriguing behavior displayed by these creatures. It showcases their determination and resilience as they engage in fierce combat over territory or mates. Whether you refer to them as stag beetles or Lucanus cervus, there is no denying their majestic presence. In Germany's Elbe region during June, one can witness male stag beetles fighting on oak tree branches—a true spectacle of nature's power and beauty. The golden green stag beetle stands out with its big mandibles and shiny appearance—an embodiment of elegance in the insect kingdom. Silhouetted against a leaf under controlled conditions or perched proudly on an oak tree branch in Italy, the male Stag Beetle (Lucanus cervus) exudes an air of mystery and allure that cannot be ignored. In yet another captivating silhouette against an oak tree leaf in Germany's Elbe region during June, the Stag Beetle (Lucanus cervus) continues to mesmerize us with its intricate details and graceful form.