Fluted Cape Stag Beetle vs Madagascan Flat Bark Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fluted Cape Stag Beetle | Madagascan Flat Bark Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colophon primosi | Passandra boliti |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Passandridae |
| Size | 18-28 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South Africa | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
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.
Madagascan Flat Bark Beetle
An extremely flat beetle that lives under bark in Madagascan forests. Its compressed body allows it to navigate thin gaps between bark layers.
Did You Know?
Its body is so flat it can slip through gaps less than two millimeters wide.