Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle vs Indian Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle | Indian Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceroplesis militaris | Lucanus lunifer |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 40-75 mm (males including mandibles) |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, DRC, Nigeria) | South Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Himalayan region) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle
A large longhorn beetle with striking black and yellow banding on its elytra. Its antennae are longer than its body in males. Larvae bore into hardwood trees and can take several years to develop.
Did You Know?
The larvae create audible tunneling sounds inside trees that can be heard by pressing an ear against the trunk.
Indian Stag Beetle
A large, dark brown stag beetle with impressive curved mandibles in males that resemble deer antlers. It is found in montane forests of the Himalayas and is attracted to fermenting tree sap.
Did You Know?
Males use their enlarged mandibles in ritualized combat, attempting to flip rivals off tree branches to win access to sap flows and mates.