Cottonwood Stag Beetle vs Black Horntail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cottonwood Stag Beetle | Black Horntail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lucanus mazama | Xeris spectrum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Siricidae |
| Size | 22-35 mm | 15–32 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central and Southern United States | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Cottonwood Stag Beetle
A medium-sized North American stag beetle found near river bottoms. Males have moderately large mandibles.
Did You Know?
They are most commonly found near cottonwood and willow trees along river corridors.
Black Horntail
A slender black horntail wasp that breeds in dead conifer wood across the Northern Hemisphere. It is frequently found in fire-damaged forests.
Did You Know?
It is typically one of the first wood-boring insects to colonize trees killed by forest fires.