Fluted Cape Stag Beetle vs Kaempfer's Sawyer Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fluted Cape Stag Beetle | Kaempfer's Sawyer Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colophon primosi | Prophalangopsis obscura |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Prophalangopsidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm | 3-5 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Africa | India |
| Conservation | Endangered | Endangered |
Fluted Cape Stag Beetle
A small, flightless, dark brown stag beetle restricted to a single mountain in the Cape region of South Africa. Males have short, broad mandibles with a single inner tooth. It is threatened by illegal collecting and climate change.
Did You Know?
Illegal collecting of Colophon species for the lucrative insect trade has led to CITES protection for the entire genus.
Kaempfer's Sawyer Cricket
A living fossil cricket from the mountains of northern India. Its family dates back to the Jurassic and has only eight surviving species worldwide.
Did You Know?
This cricket's family has existed for over 200 million years, predating the dinosaur extinction.