Figwort Weevil vs Moellenkamp's Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Figwort Weevil | Moellenkamp's Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus scrophulariae | Dorcus titanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 30-110 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, India |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Figwort Weevil
A globular weevil with checkerboard black and white patterning found on figwort and mullein. Larvae feed externally on leaves in mucous cocoons. A strikingly patterned species.
Did You Know?
Larvae spin external mucous cocoons on the leaf surface, looking like small glistening droplets.
Moellenkamp's Stag Beetle
One of the most widely kept stag beetles in Asia, with powerful broad mandibles. Males show extreme size variation depending on larval nutrition.
Did You Know?
The largest males can exceed 110 mm, making this one of the biggest stag beetles in the world.