Brassy Willow Beetle vs Miyake Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brassy Willow Beetle | Miyake Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phratora vitellinae | Dorcus rectus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 20-54 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brassy Willow Beetle
A small, shiny metallic bronze to greenish beetle that feeds on willow and poplar. Adults overwinter in leaf litter and emerge in spring to colonize new willow growth.
Did You Know?
Larvae secrete salicylaldehyde, a chemical obtained from salicin in willow leaves, which smells like antiseptic and deters predators.
Miyake Stag Beetle
A medium-sized stag beetle found across Japan and Korea, known as 'ko-kuwagata.' More compact than other stag beetles with shorter mandibles. Common in lowland forests.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the easiest stag beetles to breed in captivity, making it a popular starter species for Japanese beetle hobbyists.