Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle (Blue) vs Scarce Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle (Blue) | Scarce Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trypoxylus dichotomus septentrionalis | Platycerus caraboides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dynastidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 35-70 mm | 9-13mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan (Hokkaido) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle (Blue)
The northern Japanese subspecies of the rhinoceros beetle, found in Hokkaido. Slightly smaller and darker than mainland populations, adapted to cooler climates with a shorter active season.
Did You Know?
Hokkaido rhinoceros beetles emerge later in summer than their southern relatives and have a compressed breeding season due to the shorter northern summer.
Scarce Stag Beetle
A small metallic blue-black stag beetle with modest mandibles. It develops in red-rotten beech wood.
Did You Know?
Despite being called scarce it is actually fairly common but overlooked due to its small size and dark coloring.