Bornean Flat Stag Beetle vs Orange-tip
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bornean Flat Stag Beetle | Orange-tip |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aegus chelifer | Anthocharis cardamines |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 20-45 mm | 38-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Indonesia) | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Orange-tip
Males have bright orange wingtips; females are plain white with black tips. A herald of spring in European woodlands.
Did You Know?
Males patrol hedgerows searching for freshly emerged females, never visiting the same flower patch twice.