Amazonian Stag Beetle vs Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Stag Beetle | Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphaenognathus feisthameli | Habroscelimorpha dorsalis dorsalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 25-55 mm | 1-1.4 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia | United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
Amazonian Stag Beetle
A striking metallic green stag beetle from South American cloud forests. Males have elongated mandibles with tooth-like projections.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant metallic green coloration is caused by microscopic structures in the exoskeleton rather than pigments.
Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle
A tiger beetle of Atlantic coast beaches from New England to Virginia. It nests in sandy beach habitat that is increasingly disturbed by human recreation.
Did You Know?
Beach-nesting tiger beetles time their larval emergence to avoid high tides and storm surges.