Deer beetle flight.

The largest beetle inhabiting the territory of Europe-individual males of the nominative subspecies can reach a length of up to 86-91 mm with an average length of 70-74 mm for males. It is also the second largest beetle found on the territory of Russia.

The deer beetle is found in oak forests and broad-leaved forests with an admixture of oak in Europe, Western Asia, Turkey, Iran and North Africa. Males are distinguished by well-developed and enlarged mandibles, which are turned into so-called 'antlers', reminiscent of deer, which is why the beetle received this name. Larvae develop in the wood of dead deciduous trees, mainly in oak wood, for 4-6 years.
It is protected by the state.

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