Formosa Stag Beetle vs Chilean Stag Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Formosa Stag Beetle Chilean Stag Beetle
Scientific Name Neolucanus swinhoei Chiasognathus granti
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Lucanidae Lucanidae
Size 30-55 mm 30-85 mm
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Sap Feeders Sap Feeders
Regions Taiwan Chile, Argentina
Conservation Not Evaluated Not Evaluated

Formosa Stag Beetle

A large Taiwanese stag beetle with smooth rounded mandibles and a reddish-brown body. Found in mountain forests.

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Did You Know?

Taiwan has an exceptional diversity of stag beetles for its small land area, with over 50 species recorded.

Chilean Stag Beetle

A spectacular stag beetle with extremely long curved mandibles and metallic green coloration. Found in southern beech forests.

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Did You Know?

Darwin collected specimens of this beetle during the voyage of the Beagle and noted their beauty.