Kauai Flightless Stag Beetle vs Asian Mulberry Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kauai Flightless Stag Beetle | Asian Mulberry Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apterocyclus honoluluensis | Apriona germari |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 1.5-3 cm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | United States | India, China, Southeast Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Kauai Flightless Stag Beetle
A flightless stag beetle endemic to the island of Kauai in Hawaii. Larvae develop in rotting logs of native trees.
Did You Know?
It is the only stag beetle in Hawaii and has completely lost its ability to fly.
Asian Mulberry Longhorn
A large greyish-brown lamiin that attacks mulberry, fig, and other trees across South and Southeast Asia. It is a serious pest in sericulture regions where mulberry is grown for silkworm rearing. Larvae bore deep tunnels in trunks.
Did You Know?
In silk-producing regions of India, mulberry trees must be inspected regularly and infested trunks treated to prevent collapse.