Female Stag Beetle from the UK

Subject: Dark brown/black bug with pincers
Location: Buckinghamshire UK
July 17, 2017 7:10 am
I found this bug in my bedroom by the window, I think it’s a stag beetle but I don’t know for sure…
Signature: C

Female Stag Beetle

Dear C,
You are correct that this is a Stag Beetle.  We believe it is a female Stag Beetle.  They are sexually dimorphic, and Stag Beetles–All they need is love and wood has a nice image depicting a pair.  You might want to consider registering your sighting as indicated here. 

Female Stag Beetle

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