Rhinoceros
Beetle Sinodendron cylindricum  |
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| Although not as large as the Lesser Stag Beetle, the Rhinoceros Beetle is still an impressive species with a length of between 10-18mm. Both this and Lesser Stag Beetle, belong to the Lucanidae group. The female shown, was found under bark on a long dead Beech trunk at Holborn Hill Plantation in June 2008, whilst the male in the upper two pictures, was found on the trunk of a Birch at Sherwood Forest CP in May 2009. The male has a horn-like projection above the head and usually guards the entrance to the pair's burrow, whilst the female excavates branching burrows, where she lays eggs. The Rhinoceros Beetle is rare in the Sherwood Forest NNR area, with just a couple of records. We have also recorded this beetle on Ash, from Hills and Holes SSSI at Market Warsop in 2008. | ||
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| UK distribution of Sinodendron
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 The UK distribution maps on eakringbirds.com are provided by the National Biodiversity Network (NBN Gateway) Each red square on the map indicates species present in 10km grid squares. Updated September 2011 |
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