Object number
HMCMS:Bi1996.1.186

Taxonomic name
Arthropoda Insecta Coleoptera Lucanidae Lucaninae, Lucanus cervus (Linnaeus, 1758)

This is a kind of beetle called a stag beetle, which is a type of insect with a hard shell covering its body. The scientific name for this particular kind of stag beetle is Lucanus cervus (Linnaeus, 1758). It was found in a place called Havant, which is in Hampshire, on July 2nd, 1996. Stag beetles like this one are known for their large jaws, which are used by the males to fight each other for mating rights. They are also known for their long antennae, which they use to sense their surroundings. Stag beetles are very interesting insects and are often collected by people who enjoy studying and learning about different types of animals.