Blood-red Click Beetle vs Miyama Stag Beetle (Korean)

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Blood-red Click Beetle Miyama Stag Beetle (Korean)
Scientific Name Ampedus sanguinolentus Lucanus maculifemoratus dybowskyi
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Elateridae Lucanidae
Size 10-14 mm 40-75 mm
Habitat Woodlands Mountains
Diet Blood Feeders Sap Feeders
Regions Europe East Asia, Korea
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Blood-red Click Beetle

A striking click beetle with deep blood-red elytra and a black head and pronotum. Larvae develop in the decaying heartwood of old deciduous trees over a multi-year development cycle.

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Did You Know?

The genus Ampedus contains over 150 species worldwide, many with vibrant red or orange coloration.

Miyama Stag Beetle (Korean)

The Korean subspecies of the Miyama stag beetle, distinguished by subtle differences in mandible shape and body proportions. Popular among Korean beetle enthusiasts and collectors.

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Did You Know?

Korean populations of this stag beetle tend to be found at slightly lower elevations than their Japanese counterparts due to the continental climate.