Citrus Spittlebug vs Saw Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Citrus Spittlebug | Saw Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clastoptera undulata | Prosopocoilus inclinatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Clastopteridae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 25-75 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, Mexico | Japan, Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Citrus Spittlebug
A small oval-shaped spittlebug with dark brown and cream banding. Nymphs produce frothy spittle masses on pecan, citrus, and other trees throughout the southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
Spittle masses produced by the nymphs can be so abundant on pecan trees that they rain down on people walking beneath, giving the impression of a light drizzle.
Saw Stag Beetle
A common Japanese stag beetle with serrated inner mandible edges. They are frequently encountered at sap flows on oak trees.
Did You Know?
Their saw-toothed mandibles give them a superior grip when wrestling other beetles off tree trunks.