Archangel Longitarsus vs Bornean Flat Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Archangel Longitarsus | Bornean Flat Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Longitarsus ganglbaueri | Aegus chelifer |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 20-45 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central and Western Europe | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Archangel Longitarsus
A minute flea beetle associated with yellow archangel in European woodlands. Larvae mine in the roots of labiates. Very easily overlooked due to its tiny size.
Did You Know?
Despite being barely visible to the naked eye, these tiny beetles can jump over 50 times their own body length.
Bornean Flat Stag Beetle
A medium-sized, very flat stag beetle with a glossy dark reddish-brown body perfectly adapted for living in thin spaces under bark. The mandibles are short but wide and strongly toothed.
Did You Know?
Its body is so flat that it can fit into gaps as thin as a few millimeters, making it nearly impossible for predators to extract.