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NATURAL HISTORY 
STAG BEETLE. 
The Stag Beetle is produced from a grub, 
which lives in the tranks of trees, when in 
a decayed state. They are about two or 
three inches tong, and of a dark brown 
colour. They have two horns upon the 
head, which meet together at the extremity, 
and severely pinch whatever comes within 
their reach; the horns are something like 
the small prongs of the claw of a lobster. 
They can live a considerable time without 
food In flying, they assume nearly an 
upright posture, and are slow in their 
motions. 
