Carpet Beetle vs Miyama Stag Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Carpet Beetle Miyama Stag Beetle
Scientific Name Attagenus pellio Lucanus maculifemoratus
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Dermestidae Lucanidae
Size 4-6mm 40-78 mm
Habitat Indoors Mountains
Diet Herbivores Sap Feeders
Regions Worldwide Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan
Conservation Least Concern Not Evaluated

Carpet Beetle

A small dark beetle with a single white spot on each elytron. Larvae damage woolen textiles and natural fabrics.

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Did You Know?

One of the most common household pests worldwide whose larvae can destroy valuable woolen clothing and carpets.

Miyama Stag Beetle

A Japanese stag beetle with golden-brown fur on its thorax and elaborate antler-like mandibles. It is one of the most popular pet beetles in Japan.

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Did You Know?

Its Japanese name "miyama" means "deep mountain," reflecting its preference for high-elevation forests.