I live in Chicago and I’m wondering if anyone knows some spots to look for stag beetles in the Chicago area or places near it.
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Finding beetles in the Chicago area
- Thread starter Chikencababldo
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Pretty much any area with a lot of fallen trees/logs should work. Although Capreolus are supposedly not found in fallen logs, it does indicate that the it is still an unmaintained natural area that they do appear in. You can look on iNaturalist to see where other sightings have been.
You should have Lucanus Capreolus and Lucanus Placidus. Capreolus are very common, however you will probably need some form of blacklight/light to attract them, personally I haven't found any without it, but a ton with.
You should have Lucanus Capreolus and Lucanus Placidus. Capreolus are very common, however you will probably need some form of blacklight/light to attract them, personally I haven't found any without it, but a ton with.
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Ok thanks
beetlejoe65
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you won't find the big stag beetles in the Chicago area (Elephant stag beetles). its too cold. You usually find those in the Carolinas/Texas/Oklahoma. But I believe you can find the large northern click beetle. (I think at least)I live in Chicago and I’m wondering if anyone knows some spots to look for stag beetles in the Chicago area or places near it.