Common Click Beetle vs Palawan Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Click Beetle | Palawan Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agriotes sputator | Dorcus titanus palawanicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 40-110 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Palawan Island, Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Common Click Beetle
A small, uniformly brown click beetle that is one of the most common wireworm pests in European agriculture. Adults are often found on flowers and grasses in spring and early summer.
Did You Know?
The clicking mechanism that gives the family its name involves a peg-and-groove structure on the thorax that stores and releases elastic energy.
Palawan Stag Beetle
The largest subspecies of Dorcus titanus, endemic to Palawan Island. Males can reach exceptional sizes with massive mandibles.
Did You Know?
This subspecies is considered the ultimate prize among stag beetle collectors and breeders.