Giant Stag Beetle vs Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Stag Beetle | Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lucanus elaphus | Pseudanophthalmus montanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 30-65 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern United States | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Giant Stag Beetle
The largest stag beetle in North America with impressive antler-like mandibles. Males use their mandibles in combat over females.
Did You Know?
Their species name 'elaphus' means deer, referring to mandibles that resemble deer antlers.
Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle
A cave-obligate beetle from the Dry Fork Valley region of West Virginia. Like all members of its genus, it is completely eyeless.
Did You Know?
It can only survive in the constant-temperature deep zones of caves.