Cotton Harlequin Bug vs Elegant Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cotton Harlequin Bug | Elegant Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tectocoris diophthalmus | Odontolabis elegans |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scutelleridae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 35-85 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Philippines, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Cotton Harlequin Bug
One of Australia's most colourful insects, with a brilliant metallic orange and iridescent blue-black shield-shaped body. The colour pattern varies between individuals, with females being larger and more brightly marked.
Did You Know?
Females guard their eggs and young nymphs, standing over them protectively in a rare display of maternal care for a bug.
Elegant Stag Beetle
A large Southeast Asian stag beetle with smooth, curved mandibles. Males show dramatic polymorphism in mandible size.
Did You Know?
Small males mimic females in appearance to sneak matings without being challenged by larger males.