Lesser Stag Beetle Dorcus parallelipipedus
Lesser Stag Beetle, Monks Eleigh Garden, Suffolk, England, May 2009 - click for larger image Monks Eleigh Garden, Suffolk, England

The Lesser Stag Beetle is found in England, Wales and Ireland and are found where there are old trees, orchards or hedges.

It is similar though smaller than the female Stag Beetle but has a broader head and a more uniform colour.
Lesser Stag Beetle, Monks Eleigh Garden, Suffolk, England, May 2009 - click for larger image Eggs are laid in decaying wood where the adults also hide during the day.

There is more information on Maria Fremlin's page.
Lesser Stag Beetle, Monks Eleigh Garden, Suffolk, England, May 2009 - click for larger image
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