Bornean Flat Stag Beetle vs Alpine Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bornean Flat Stag Beetle | Alpine Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aegus chelifer | Hypnoidus rivularius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 20-45 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Indonesia) | Northern Europe, Alps, Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Alpine Click Beetle
A small, dark click beetle found in damp alpine and subalpine habitats. Its larvae develop in moist soil among grass roots.
Did You Know?
Like all click beetles, it can launch itself into the air with an audible click to escape predators.