Daffodil Aphodius vs Daimyo Oak Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Daffodil Aphodius | Daimyo Oak Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphodius fossor | Dorcus curvidens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 25-60 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Daffodil Aphodius
A large, entirely shiny black dweller dung beetle with a convex, robust body. Despite being classified as a dweller, it also makes shallow burrows beneath dung. One of the earliest spring-active dung beetles in Europe.
Did You Know?
It is one of the first dung beetles to appear in spring, sometimes emerging while snow is still on the ground.
Daimyo Oak Stag Beetle
Known as 'daimyo-o-kuwagata,' a large stag beetle found in Japan and Korea. Males have impressively curved mandibles. The species name 'curvidens' refers to the curved teeth on the mandibles.
Did You Know?
The 'daimyo' in its name refers to feudal Japanese lords, reflecting the beetle's powerful and lordly appearance with its curved mandibles.