Chilean Stag Beetle vs Golden Stag Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Chilean Stag Beetle Golden Stag Beetle
Scientific Name Chiasognathus granti Lamprima aurata
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Lucanidae Lucanidae
Size 30-85 mm 15-25mm
Habitat Forests Woodlands
Diet Sap Feeders Sap Feeders
Regions Chile, Argentina Oceania
Conservation Not Evaluated Least Concern

Chilean Stag Beetle

A spectacular stag beetle with extremely long curved mandibles and metallic green coloration. Found in southern beech forests.

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Did You Know?

Darwin collected specimens of this beetle during the voyage of the Beagle and noted their beauty.

Golden Stag Beetle

A compact metallic golden-green stag beetle from Australia. Males have broad flattened mandibles used for combat.

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Did You Know?

It is popular in the pet beetle hobby due to its stunning metallic coloring which ranges from gold to green to copper.