Formosa Stag Beetle vs Jade-headed Buffalo Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Formosa Stag Beetle | Jade-headed Buffalo Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neolucanus swinhoei | Trypoxylus dichotomus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 30-55 mm | 40-85 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Taiwan | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar) and East Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Formosa Stag Beetle
A large Taiwanese stag beetle with smooth rounded mandibles and a reddish-brown body. Found in mountain forests.
Did You Know?
Taiwan has an exceptional diversity of stag beetles for its small land area, with over 50 species recorded.
Jade-headed Buffalo Beetle
A large rhinoceros beetle with a glossy dark brown to black body. Males sport a long, forked cephalic horn and a shorter thoracic horn. The horn fork resembles a tuning fork.
Did You Know?
In Japan and parts of Southeast Asia, these beetles are popular pets sold in department stores and convenience stores during summer months.