Lesser Stag Beetle

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Dorcus parallelipipedus

Lesser Stag Beetle, a reference photo
Photo: Brunei · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Dorcus parallelipipedus, the lesser stag beetle, is a species of stag beetle found in Europe.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Lesser Stag Beetle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Lucanidae
Genus
Dorcus
Species
Dorcus parallelipipedus

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