Bark Gnawing Beetle vs Philippine Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bark Gnawing Beetle | Philippine Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogossita japonica | Cyclommatus elaphus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Trogossitidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 50-110 mm including mandibles |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia | Southeast Asia (Philippines, Mindanao, Leyte) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Bark Gnawing Beetle
A predatory beetle found under bark where it hunts wood-boring larvae. Its flattened body is well suited to life in bark crevices.
Did You Know?
It is considered a beneficial species because it preys on destructive bark beetles.
Philippine Stag Beetle
A striking stag beetle with enormously elongated curved mandibles in males that can exceed the body length. The body has a coppery to dark brown metallic sheen with amber-tinged elytra.
Did You Know?
The mandibles of large males are so long and curved that they are nearly useless for actual combat and serve primarily as visual displays.