Great Capricorn Beetle vs Spread-antler Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Capricorn Beetle | Spread-antler Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cerambyx cerdo | Odontolabis siva |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 24-53 mm | 35-90 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Central Europe, Southern Europe, Eastern Europe | India, Nepal, Myanmar, China |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
Great Capricorn Beetle
One of Europe's largest longhorn beetles, with antennae longer than its body. Larvae bore deep galleries into living oak trees over several years.
Did You Know?
Its larval tunnels in ancient oaks can be heard as audible gnawing sounds.
Spread-antler Stag Beetle
A large Himalayan stag beetle with widely spread mandibles in major males. Body color ranges from black to deep brown.
Did You Know?
Found at elevations up to 2,500 meters in the Himalayan foothills, higher than most stag beetle species.