Glassy-winged Sharpshooter vs Siamese Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glassy-winged Sharpshooter | Siamese Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Homalodisca vitripennis | Hexarthrius parryi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 12-14 mm | 45-90 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern US, California, introduced to Tahiti and Hawaii | Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Glassy-winged Sharpshooter
A large leafhopper that spreads Pierce's disease bacteria devastating to grapevines. It feeds on xylem sap and can process 300 times its body weight in fluid daily.
Did You Know?
It excretes so much liquid while feeding that it produces a fine rain beneath infested plants.
Siamese Stag Beetle
A large stag beetle with impressive curved mandibles and a dark brown to black body. Males use their oversized jaws in territorial combat.
Did You Know?
Males can lift opponents twice their own weight with their massive mandibles during fights.