Flat-footed Scuttle Fly vs Giant Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-footed Scuttle Fly | Giant Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metopina oligoneura | Lucanus elaphus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Phoridae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 30-65 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flat-footed Scuttle Fly
A minute brown phorid fly with broad flattened tarsi and reduced wing venation. It is associated with ant nests where it scavenges on refuse and dead ants.
Did You Know?
It lives inside ant colonies as a tolerated guest, feeding on the waste materials that ants discard in their refuse chambers.
Giant Stag Beetle
The largest stag beetle in North America with impressive antler-like mandibles. Males use their mandibles in combat over females.
Did You Know?
Their species name 'elaphus' means deer, referring to mandibles that resemble deer antlers.