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Post by Jardack on Jun 29, 2008 8:20:52 GMT
I seem have one of these in the garden, are they ok? I have googled and I think they only eat dead wood....
Assume they are safe for the kids to be near (they wouldn't touch them just like looking)
JArdack
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Post by nightowl on Jun 29, 2008 8:31:36 GMT
As far as I know your children are completely safe, particularly if they don't touch it JD  , and very lucky to see one these spectacular beasties nowadays  I haven't seen one for years, they are definitely rarer now  |
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Post by Jardack on Jun 29, 2008 8:37:38 GMT
Thanks NO
Didn't realise they were rare, wonder how come I have managed to get one then ;D
Will make sure they look but don't touch.
Jardack
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Post by Weeterrier on Jun 29, 2008 10:04:24 GMT
I have never seen one, but I would be excited if I did. Perhaps nature has chosen you specially Jardack. |
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Post by Amo on Jun 29, 2008 12:27:31 GMT
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Post by Shrubrose on Jun 29, 2008 12:36:07 GMT
That's a great 'find' Jardack. As NO says, they are a rarity nowadays and definitely good for the garden as far as I understand. So, one big/little beastie to be protected methinks  |
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Post by Amo on Jun 29, 2008 15:02:41 GMT
We did rescue a Stag Beetlette the other day from the cat. Still recorded though. It's sad these take for granted things are becoming rarer.
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Post by Amo on Jun 29, 2008 19:37:41 GMT
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Post by Jardack on Jun 29, 2008 20:00:04 GMT
ooooh thanks guys I have completed the form on the helpline. No idea where it has gone now tho as I last saw it on the driveway on Thursday... I feel rather lucky now for having seen one! Jardack |
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Post by nightowl on Jun 30, 2008 7:14:17 GMT
Hopefully it's trundled off somewhere to breed more Stag Beetles I don't know if they can fly  . Wouldn't want one bumping into me! Had a Maybug bump into my head once!!!  Horrible!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2008 8:28:40 GMT
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Post by Jardack on Jun 30, 2008 19:05:31 GMT
I've had another look around for him and there is no sign Hopefully he's gone somewhere nicer... I've got lots of bark chippings in my garden tho so he might be hiding!! Jardack |
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, and very lucky to see one these spectacular beasties nowadays 
. Wouldn't want one bumping into me! 
Horrible!! 