Australian Dobsonfly vs Stag Beetle of Rhodes

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Attribute Australian Dobsonfly Stag Beetle of Rhodes
Scientific Name Archichauliodes diversus Dorcus rhodensis
Order Megaloptera Coleoptera
Family Corydalidae Lucanidae
Size 50-75 mm wingspan 2-4 cm
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Predators Herbivores
Regions Australia, New Zealand Greece
Conservation Least Concern Endangered

Australian Dobsonfly

A large, dark dobsonfly found in clean streams across southeastern Australia. Larvae are important predators in cool forest streams.

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Did You Know?

It is found on both sides of the Tasman Sea, occurring in both Australia and New Zealand.

Stag Beetle of Rhodes

A stag beetle endemic to the Greek island of Rhodes. Males have large mandibles used in combat over mates.

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Did You Know?

This species is found nowhere else on Earth except on the single island of Rhodes.