Five-Horned Rhinoceros Beetle vs Waterhouse Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Five-Horned Rhinoceros Beetle | Waterhouse Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupatorus gracilicornis | Phalacrognathus muelleri waterhouseorum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dynastidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 50-80 mm | 25-65 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar | New Guinea |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Five-Horned Rhinoceros Beetle
A striking rhinoceros beetle with four thoracic horns and one cephalic horn. Its velvety black and golden-brown coloring makes it unmistakable.
Did You Know?
Despite having five horns, only the single head horn is used in combat with rival males.
Waterhouse Stag Beetle
A subspecies of the rainbow stag beetle from New Guinea with even more vivid metallic coloring. Highly prized by collectors.
Did You Know?
They display some of the most intense structural coloration found in any beetle species.