reddish-brown stag beetle male (Lucanus capreolus) at Lake Meyer Park IA 854A5423

Commonly called the pinching beetle, this guy can give you an eye-watering bite. He uses those large mandibles to fend off competing males at breeding sites. Notice the little hooks at the end of each leg that qualify as feet. These beetles will stick to your finger or hand like superglue if they can get a toe-hold. Surprisingly, they feed on sweet tree sap.

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