Colorado Three-lined Leaf Beetle vs Sicilian Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Colorado Three-lined Leaf Beetle | Sicilian Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lema trivittata | Lucanus cervus sicilianus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 25-55 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Sicily |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Colorado Three-lined Leaf Beetle
A small, elongated beetle with an orange-yellow body and three dark longitudinal stripes on the elytra. It feeds on tomatillo and ground cherry in the western United States.
Did You Know?
Like other Lema species, the larvae cover themselves in their own frass, which may serve both as camouflage and as a deterrent to parasitoids.
Sicilian Stag Beetle
A subspecies of the European stag beetle found on Sicily. Males are smaller than mainland forms but retain large mandibles.
Did You Know?
Ancient Greeks associated stag beetles with thunder and believed they could attract lightning.