Corsican Stag Beetle vs Flat-footed Scuttle Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Corsican Stag Beetle | Flat-footed Scuttle Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lucanus tetraodon | Metopina oligoneura |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Phoridae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Corsica, Sardinia, Italy | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Corsican Stag Beetle
A large stag beetle found in Corsica, Sardinia, and parts of Italy. Males have impressive mandibles with four teeth used in combat.
Did You Know?
Males use their four-pronged mandibles to flip rivals off tree branches during territorial fights.
Flat-footed Scuttle Fly
A minute brown phorid fly with broad flattened tarsi and reduced wing venation. It is associated with ant nests where it scavenges on refuse and dead ants.
Did You Know?
It lives inside ant colonies as a tolerated guest, feeding on the waste materials that ants discard in their refuse chambers.