Broad-Horned Flour Beetle Mimic Stag vs Woodland Acerentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-Horned Flour Beetle Mimic Stag | Woodland Acerentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Figulus sublaevis | Acerentomon maius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Protura |
| Family | Lucanidae | Acerentomidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 1.2-2.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa, Madagascar | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Broad-Horned Flour Beetle Mimic Stag
A small, elongate, dark brown to black stag beetle with reduced mandibles that resembles a darkling beetle. It is commonly found in small-diameter dead branches. Larvae develop communally in decaying wood.
Did You Know?
This tiny stag beetle is so unlike typical stag beetles that it was originally placed in a different family.
Woodland Acerentomid
A relatively large proturan found in deciduous forest soils of central Europe. It is among the better-studied acerentomid species.
Did You Know?
Research suggests this species feeds specifically on mycorrhizal fungi, making it dependent on healthy forest root systems.