Indian Stag Beetle vs Gazelle Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Stag Beetle | Gazelle Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lucanus lunifer | Onthophagus gazella |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 40-75 mm (males including mandibles) | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Himalayan region) | Africa, Australia, North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Indian Stag Beetle
A large, dark brown stag beetle with impressive curved mandibles in males that resemble deer antlers. It is found in montane forests of the Himalayas and is attracted to fermenting tree sap.
Did You Know?
Males use their enlarged mandibles in ritualized combat, attempting to flip rivals off tree branches to win access to sap flows and mates.
Gazelle Scarab
A small dung beetle originally from Africa, now established across multiple continents. It is one of the most widely introduced biological control agents for dung removal.
Did You Know?
It was deliberately introduced to Australia in the 1960s to combat the bush fly problem caused by accumulating cattle dung.