Flat Bark Beetle vs Seychelles Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat Bark Beetle | Seychelles Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cucujus cinnaberinus | Didimus seychellensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cucujidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 2-3 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Seychelles |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Endangered |
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.
Seychelles Stag Beetle
A stag beetle endemic to the granitic islands of the Seychelles. It lives in decaying wood in native palm forests.
Did You Know?
The Seychelles granitic islands are fragments of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana.