Malagasy Stag Beetle vs White Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Stag Beetle | White Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hexaphyllum madecassum | Catocala relicta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Northern United States and southern Canada |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Malagasy Stag Beetle
A medium-sized stag beetle with antennae bearing six leaf-like lamellae, which gives the genus its name. Males have modest but distinctly toothed mandibles.
Did You Know?
Its six-plated antennal clubs are unusually large for a stag beetle of its size, giving it enhanced olfactory abilities.
White Underwing
A striking underwing moth with white and black banded forewings that mimics birch bark. Its hindwings are black with broad white bands.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only underwing moths with white rather than colored hindwings, matching the white bark of its birch tree hosts.