Golden Stag Beetle vs Dark Western Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Stag Beetle | Dark Western Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprima aurata | Incisitermes fruticavus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Lucanidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 15-25mm | Workers 5-7 mm, soldiers 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Southwestern United States, Sonoran Desert |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Golden Stag Beetle
A compact metallic golden-green stag beetle from Australia. Males have broad flattened mandibles used for combat.
Did You Know?
It is popular in the pet beetle hobby due to its stunning metallic coloring which ranges from gold to green to copper.
Dark Western Drywood Termite
A drywood termite found in arid regions of the southwestern United States. It infests dead wood in desert trees and shrubs.
Did You Know?
It commonly infests dead wood of palo verde trees and mesquite in the Sonoran Desert.