Flat Bark Beetle vs Philippine Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat Bark Beetle | Philippine Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cucujus cinnaberinus | Cyclommatus elaphus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cucujidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 50-110 mm including mandibles |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia (Philippines, Mindanao, Leyte) |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Data Deficient |
Flat Bark Beetle
A bright red, extremely flat beetle that lives beneath the bark of dead trees. It is an indicator species of old-growth forests.
Did You Know?
Its body is so flat it can fit into spaces less than 2mm thick between bark layers.
Philippine Stag Beetle
A striking stag beetle with enormously elongated curved mandibles in males that can exceed the body length. The body has a coppery to dark brown metallic sheen with amber-tinged elytra.
Did You Know?
The mandibles of large males are so long and curved that they are nearly useless for actual combat and serve primarily as visual displays.