Fujian Flat Stag Beetle vs Walker's Nasute Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fujian Flat Stag Beetle | Walker's Nasute Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorcus montivagus | Nasutitermes walkeri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Lucanidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan/Korea | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Walker's Nasute Termite
An arboreal termite that builds round carton nests on tree trunks in eastern Australia. Its nests are made from chewed wood cemented with fecal material.
Did You Know?
Its arboreal nests provide shelter to many other invertebrate species including spiders and beetles.