Amazonian Scarab vs Spread-antler Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Scarab | Spread-antler Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phanaeus chalcomelas | Odontolabis siva |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 35-90 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil | India, Nepal, Myanmar, China |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Amazonian Scarab
A strikingly colorful dung beetle with metallic green, copper, and blue hues. Males have a prominent curved horn on the pronotum.
Did You Know?
It can bury a dung ball many times its own weight in under an hour, recycling nutrients back into the forest soil.
Spread-antler Stag Beetle
A large Himalayan stag beetle with widely spread mandibles in major males. Body color ranges from black to deep brown.
Did You Know?
Found at elevations up to 2,500 meters in the Himalayan foothills, higher than most stag beetle species.