Giraffe Stag Beetle vs Powdered Fungus Beetle of Azores
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giraffe Stag Beetle | Powdered Fungus Beetle of Azores |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prosopocoilus giraffa | Tarphius floresensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Zopheridae |
| Size | 50-120 mm | 0.2-0.4 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Portugal |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Giraffe Stag Beetle
The largest stag beetle species in the world, with males reaching 120 mm including their enormous mandibles. Found in Southeast Asian rainforests.
Did You Know?
Males of this largest stag beetle use their massive mandibles like jousting lances — they wrestle on tree trunks, trying to flip rivals off branches to win mating rights.
Powdered Fungus Beetle of Azores
A tiny beetle endemic to Flores Island in the Azores. It inhabits decaying wood in remnant laurel forests.
Did You Know?
The Azores archipelago has lost over 95% of its native forest, pushing many endemic beetles toward extinction.