Lesser Stag Beetle vs Schizonotus Chalcid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Stag Beetle | Schizonotus Chalcid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorcus parallelipipedus | Schizonotus sieboldi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Chalcididae |
| Size | 19-32 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Lesser Stag Beetle
A robust, matt-black beetle found across European woodlands. Unlike its larger cousin, both sexes have similarly sized mandibles.
Did You Know?
Larvae take three to four years to develop inside rotting logs before pupating.
Schizonotus Chalcid
A parasitoid of mason bee larvae found across temperate Asia. It enters the sealed mud nests of Osmia bees to lay its eggs on the developing bee larvae.
Did You Know?
It times its attack to coincide with the brief window when mason bee cells are sealed but larvae are still vulnerable.