Bornean Flat Stag Beetle vs Pigeon Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bornean Flat Stag Beetle | Pigeon Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aegus chelifer | Cimex columbarius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 20-45 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Indonesia) | Europe |
| 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.
Pigeon Bug
A cimicid ectoparasite of pigeons and doves found in nest sites and dovecotes across Europe. It can bite humans in buildings with pigeon infestations.
Did You Know?
Removing pigeon nests from buildings without treating for these bugs often drives them indoors to bite residents.