C.Rayz's photos with the keyword: Ocypus olens

Trying to hide in the side.

Showing me he is none to happy about being discovered by us.

I've wanted to see one of these for years, we decided that Brede was a good wood to try to find Stag Beetles, and we did see some lovely beetles turning over logs and wood, being careful to place them back carefully. The first one we turned had one of these but it ran away. This guy stayed long enough for a photo or two :D