African Stag Beetle vs Turnip Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Stag Beetle | Turnip Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prosopocoilus savagei | Phyllotreta nemorum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 35-65 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Stag Beetle
A dark reddish-brown stag beetle with impressive mandibles in males. It inhabits forests where larvae develop in rotting wood.
Did You Know?
Males lock mandibles and wrestle each other off branches to compete for mating rights.
Turnip Flea Beetle
A small, shiny black beetle with a broad yellow longitudinal stripe on each elytron. It is a significant pest of turnips, swedes, and oilseed rape in Europe.
Did You Know?
Spring populations can reach such high densities that entire fields of brassica seedlings can be destroyed within days of germination.