Giant Stag Beetle of Chile vs Flavolined Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Stag Beetle of Chile | Flavolined Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chiasognathus grantii | Macrodontia flavipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 3.5-8 cm | 45-75 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Chile, Argentina | Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia |
| 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.
Flavolined Longhorn
A large prionine beetle with yellowish elytra and dark veined patterns, found in the Amazon basin. It is less well known than its more famous congeners. Larvae develop in large fallen trunks in primary forest.
Did You Know?
Adults are attracted to mercury vapor lights and are most commonly collected at light traps during the wet season.