Daimyo Oak Stag Beetle vs Mahajanga Cicada

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Daimyo Oak Stag Beetle Mahajanga Cicada
Scientific Name Dorcus curvidens Yanga mahajangaensis
Order Coleoptera Hemiptera
Family Lucanidae Cicadidae
Size 25-60 mm 30-42 mm
Habitat Grasslands Woodlands
Diet Sap Feeders Sap Feeders
Regions East Asia, Japan/Korea Madagascar
Conservation Least Concern Data Deficient

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.

Mahajanga Cicada

A recently described cicada species from northwestern Madagascar with brownish transparent wings and a robust body. It was identified as new to science during a comprehensive revision of Malagasy cicadas.

💡

Did You Know?

It was discovered during a 2021 revision that described multiple new cicada tribes and genera unique to Madagascar.