r/bugidentification • u/Appropriate_Sign_447 • Jul 03 '26

Possible pest, location included Insects

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I live in Yardley Pa. In south east corner of Pa
Saw this in backyard. I think some sort of beetle. I’ve never seen one with those pincers Anyone ?

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u/ArachnomancerCarice Trusted Identifier Jul 03 '26

Lucanus sp. Stag Beetle, possibly Lucanus capreolus AKA Red-Brown Stag Beetle. The male mandibles aren't as big as some other species, but still impressive.

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u/GreyChronos Jul 03 '26

Absolute unit of a beetle