Helm's Stag Beetle vs Pecan Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Helm's Stag Beetle | Pecan Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geodorcus helmsi | Curculio caryae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Oceania (New Zealand - South Island) | Eastern and Southern United States |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Helm's Stag Beetle
An endemic New Zealand stag beetle found in the forests of the South Island. Males have enlarged mandibles used in fighting. It is a large, flightless beetle that lives in rotting logs in native bush. Several Geodorcus species are found only in New Zealand.
Did You Know?
New Zealand stag beetles are flightless, having lost their ability to fly in the absence of land mammal predators over millions of years of island evolution.
Pecan Weevil
A brown weevil with a long snout that is a significant pest of pecan and hickory trees. Larvae develop inside the nuts over several weeks.
Did You Know?
Its larvae remain underground in a resting state for up to three years before finally pupating.