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Dorcus parallelipipedus
A beetle in close-up
The dark body and jaws stand out in this photograph of Dorcus parallelipipedus. Look at the surface texture: a closer view reveals details that disappear at a distance.
Get to know the species
- Small but sturdy
- This beetle can reach about three centimetres and has a broad head with prominent jaws.
- Wood that supports life
- The larvae live and feed in decaying wood. An old trunk can continue to support other forms of life.
- Habitats
- The profile describes adults in woods, parks and hedges. This is a British reference: the exact habitat of the Cabeceiras record has not been checked in the field.
General information about the species; it does not describe the exact conditions of the local observation.
The Wildlife Trusts — Dorcus parallelipipedusAccessed: .
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Community identification with degree of research in consultation with . Published point crossed with municipality limits; without independent confirmation in field.
Photo 702430456: Jakob Fahr · CC-BY-NC. Image displayed without editing; screen size adjustment. License limited to non-commercial uses.
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