Bean Weevil vs Corsican Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bean Weevil | Corsican Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthoscelides obtectus | Lucanus tetraodon |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central America (native), cosmopolitan | Corsica, Sardinia, Italy |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Bean Weevil
A small, mottled grayish-brown beetle with a compact, somewhat wedge-shaped body. It is a major stored-product pest that develops inside dried beans and other legume seeds.
Did You Know?
Multiple larvae can develop inside a single bean, and adults can fly directly to bean fields to infest crops before harvest.
Corsican Stag Beetle
A large stag beetle found in Corsica, Sardinia, and parts of Italy. Males have impressive mandibles with four teeth used in combat.
Did You Know?
Males use their four-pronged mandibles to flip rivals off tree branches during territorial fights.