TAXONOMY
Latin Name: Lucanus capreolus (Linnaeus, 1763)
English Name: Brown Stag Beetle
Size: 30mm±
Distribution: southeastern USA
Known Hosts: Oak
Etymology: A species name capreolus is derived from Latin word caprea, a type of deer.
Comment: Adult beetles attracted to lights. Reddish brown colored with yellow spots on ventral side of legs, easily distinguishable from other species of Lucanus.
REARING/BREEDING
Lucanus capreolus can easily reared and bred just like L. elaphus. Life cycle is about an year.