Fujian Flat Stag Beetle vs Alder Cimbicid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fujian Flat Stag Beetle | Alder Cimbicid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorcus montivagus | Cimbex americanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan/Korea | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fujian Flat Stag Beetle
A sleek, flat-bodied stag beetle found in Japan and Korea that specializes in living under bark. Its flattened body allows it to squeeze into tight spaces between bark and wood.
Did You Know?
This beetle's extremely flat body is an adaptation for living in the narrow space between bark and wood, where it is protected from most predators.
Alder Cimbicid Sawfly
The largest sawfly in North America, with a robust body up to 25 mm long, clubbed antennae, and smoky brown wings. Body color varies from black to brownish-yellow.
Did You Know?
The large, green larvae can squirt a fluid from lateral glands when disturbed, similar to their European relative Cimbex femoratus.