Miyake Stag Beetle vs Japanese Diving Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Miyake Stag Beetle Japanese Diving Beetle
Scientific Name Dorcus rectus Cybister japonicus
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Lucanidae Dytiscidae
Size 20-54 mm 30-38 mm
Habitat Forests Ponds & Lakes
Diet Sap Feeders Omnivores
Regions East Asia, Japan/Korea Japan, Korean Peninsula
Conservation Least Concern Vulnerable

Miyake Stag Beetle

A medium-sized stag beetle found across Japan and Korea, known as 'ko-kuwagata.' More compact than other stag beetles with shorter mandibles. Common in lowland forests.

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Did You Know?

This species is one of the easiest stag beetles to breed in captivity, making it a popular starter species for Japanese beetle hobbyists.

Japanese Diving Beetle

A large diving beetle native to Japan, once common but now increasingly rare. It has suffered severe declines due to habitat loss and invasive species.

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Did You Know?

The American bullfrog, introduced to Japan, is a major predator of this beetle and a key driver of its decline.