Who is the beetle that can fold its delicate wings into an origami shape, keeping them safely tucked away as it scampers ...

All beetles have chewing mouthparts, hardened front wing covers called elytra, that give a straight line to the folded wings. Their long legs give rise to claws for holding.

The world's largest stag beetle is the giraffe stag beetle, which can reach lengths of more than 4 ½ inches and uses two large pincers to lift and throw its male rivals. The winner gets the girl.

Facts about stag beetles Lucanus cervus is the stag beetle's scientific name. Females, including their mandibles, range in length from 30 to 50 mm, while males measure 36 to 75 mm.

Environment News: The Stag beetle, priced at Rs 75 lakh, is a rare and threatened species in Europe. ... with their flight wings concealed beneath their hardened outer wings, ...

The insect's lack of wings wasn't the only surprising discovery. The beetle also had no elytra, which are a beetle's tough, hardened forewings that make up a kind of shell on its back.

Stag beetles have their sumo matches. Female fireflies who murder their mates. These are some of our favorite mating behaviors among insects and arachnids. Stag beetles square off in a wrestling ...

This insect is the stag beetle, particularly the rare species known as Lucanus cervus. Collectors and enthusiasts are willing to pay exorbitant amounts for this beetle, making it the most ...

Stag beetles weigh between 2-6 grams and have an average lifespan of 3-7 years. While the males are 35-75mm long, the females are 30-50mm in length. Edited by: NDTV News Desk ...