Giant Stag Beetle of Chile vs Eighty-eight Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Stag Beetle of Chile | Eighty-eight Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chiasognathus grantii | Diaethria clymena |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 3.5-8 cm | Wingspan 30-40mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Chile, Argentina | South America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Giant Stag Beetle of Chile
A spectacular stag beetle with enormous mandibles found in temperate Valdivian forests. Males use their long jaws to wrestle rivals off branches.
Did You Know?
Darwin himself collected this species during the voyage of the Beagle and was astonished by its mandibles.
Eighty-eight Butterfly
A small butterfly with striking black and white markings on its underwings that clearly spell out the number 88 or 89.
Did You Know?
The number 88 pattern on its wings is so precise that it appears to have been printed making it one of the most photographed butterflies.