Corsican Stag Beetle vs Milk Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Corsican Stag Beetle | Milk Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lucanus tetraodon | Schedorhinotermes lamanianus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Lucanidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, major soldiers 7-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Corsica, Sardinia, Italy | Northern Australia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
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.
Milk Termite
A large subterranean termite from tropical Australia with two distinct soldier sizes. Major soldiers have large mandibles while minor soldiers are smaller.
Did You Know?
It gets its common name from the milky white secretion that soldiers exude when the colony is disturbed.