American Wasp Xenid vs Slack Creek Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Wasp Xenid | Slack Creek Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenos peckii | Lissotes menalcas |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Xenidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 3.0-5.0 mm (males) | 12-20mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
American Wasp Xenid
A parasite of paper wasps in eastern North America, commonly found in Polistes fuscatus colonies. It dramatically alters host wasp behavior.
Did You Know?
Up to 40% of paper wasps in some colonies can be parasitized by this twisted-wing parasite.
Slack Creek Stag Beetle
A small glossy black stag beetle endemic to Tasmania. Males have modest but distinctly curved mandibles.
Did You Know?
It is found only in a tiny area of northeast Tasmania and is threatened by logging of its old-growth forest habitat.