Flat Silphid Beetle vs Malagasy Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat Silphid Beetle | Malagasy Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Silpha tristis | Hexaphyllum madecassum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Flat Silphid Beetle
A flattened, all-black silphid beetle with three raised ridges on each wing case. It feeds on snails and caterpillars rather than carrion.
Did You Know?
Unlike most silphids, it has shifted entirely to predation and is rarely found on carrion at all.
Malagasy Stag Beetle
A medium-sized stag beetle with antennae bearing six leaf-like lamellae, which gives the genus its name. Males have modest but distinctly toothed mandibles.
Did You Know?
Its six-plated antennal clubs are unusually large for a stag beetle of its size, giving it enhanced olfactory abilities.