Hairy Christmas Beetle vs Moellenkamp's Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Christmas Beetle | Moellenkamp's Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplognathus hirsutus | Dorcus titanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 30-110 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, India |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Hairy Christmas Beetle
A densely hairy golden-brown Christmas beetle found in southeastern Australia. The fine hairs covering its body distinguish it from other Anoplognathus species.
Did You Know?
The dense body hair is thought to help regulate temperature during cool summer evenings.
Moellenkamp's Stag Beetle
One of the most widely kept stag beetles in Asia, with powerful broad mandibles. Males show extreme size variation depending on larval nutrition.
Did You Know?
The largest males can exceed 110 mm, making this one of the biggest stag beetles in the world.