Alpine Bumblebee vs Philippine Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Bumblebee | Philippine Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus alpinus | Cyclommatus elaphus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 50-110 mm including mandibles |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finnish Lapland, Kola Peninsula, Ural Mountains | Southeast Asia (Philippines, Mindanao, Leyte) |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Data Deficient |
Alpine Bumblebee
A large bumblebee with distinctive orange-red tail and dark body covered in dense fur. It is found at high elevations in Scandinavian mountains. Colonies are small due to the short growing season.
Did You Know?
This bumblebee has been observed foraging at altitudes exceeding 2000 meters in Scandinavia where few other pollinators venture.
Philippine Stag Beetle
A striking stag beetle with enormously elongated curved mandibles in males that can exceed the body length. The body has a coppery to dark brown metallic sheen with amber-tinged elytra.
Did You Know?
The mandibles of large males are so long and curved that they are nearly useless for actual combat and serve primarily as visual displays.