Fujian Flat Stag Beetle vs Giraffe Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fujian Flat Stag Beetle | Giraffe Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorcus montivagus | Prosopocoilus giraffa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 50-120 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan/Korea | Asia |
| 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.
Giraffe Stag Beetle
The largest stag beetle species in the world, with males reaching 120 mm including their enormous mandibles. Found in Southeast Asian rainforests.
Did You Know?
Males of this largest stag beetle use their massive mandibles like jousting lances — they wrestle on tree trunks, trying to flip rivals off branches to win mating rights.