Giant Stag Beetle of Chile vs Old World Screwworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Stag Beetle of Chile | Old World Screwworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chiasognathus grantii | Chrysomya bezziana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 3.5-8 cm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasites |
| Regions | Chile, Argentina | Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| 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.
Old World Screwworm
An obligate wound parasite of mammals found across Africa and Asia. Larvae invade wounds and feed on living tissue causing severe myiasis.
Did You Know?
Unlike the New World screwworm, no sterile insect program has yet successfully eradicated this species.