Koschevnikov's Honey Bee vs Giant Stag Beetle of Chile

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Koschevnikov's Honey Bee Giant Stag Beetle of Chile
Scientific Name Apis koschevnikovi Chiasognathus grantii
Order Hymenoptera Coleoptera
Family Apidae Lucanidae
Size 10-12 mm 3.5-8 cm
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Nectar Feeders Herbivores
Regions Borneo, Malaysia Chile, Argentina
Conservation Data Deficient Vulnerable

Koschevnikov's Honey Bee

A reddish-orange cavity-nesting honey bee found in Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia. It prefers lowland dipterocarp forests and is rarely managed by beekeepers.

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Did You Know?

Its distinctive copper-red coloration makes it one of the most visually striking honey bee species.

Giant Stag Beetle of Chile

A spectacular stag beetle with enormous mandibles found in temperate Valdivian forests. Males use their long jaws to wrestle rivals off branches.

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Did You Know?

Darwin himself collected this species during the voyage of the Beagle and was astonished by its mandibles.