stag beetle

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:activities nocturnal
gptkbp:behavior foraging for food
territorial during mating season
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:class Coleoptera
gptkbp:color dark brown
black or brown
dark with shiny surface
some species have red markings
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:stag_beetle
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in folklore
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of strength
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
sap and fruit
gptkbp:distribution Europe and Asia
gptkbp:family gptkb:Lucanidae
gptkbp:first_flight limited
gptkbp:foraging_behavior sap from trees
sap and tree juices
gptkbp:function used in fights between males
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Lucanus
gptkbp:habitat deciduous forests
woodlands
parks and gardens
gptkbp:has_friend found in soil
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label stag beetle
gptkbp:larval_stage varies by species
moist environments
slow
1 to 3 years
decaying wood
depends on habitat quality
rotting wood
feed on decaying wood
consume wood
white, C-shaped grubs
wood decomposer
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 5 years
egg, larva, pupa, adult
up to 1 year
gptkbp:mating_system sexual dimorphism
aggressive displays
fighting for territory
mandible display
gptkbp:nesting not applicable
gptkbp:notable_feature large mandibles
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
small mammals
gptkbp:premiered_on late spring to early summer
gptkbp:reproduction egg-laying
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Lucanus_cervus
gptkbp:size up to 8 cm
up to 8 cm long
gptkbp:species over 1,000 species worldwide
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
pesticides and pollution
gptkbp:wingspan elytra