Miyama Sawtooth Stag Beetle vs Cigarette Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Miyama Sawtooth Stag Beetle | Cigarette Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prosopocoilus dissimilis | Lasioderma serricorne |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Ptinidae |
| Size | 25-55 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan (Ryukyu Islands) | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Miyama Sawtooth Stag Beetle
An elegant stag beetle found in southern Japan with distinctive serrated mandibles. The species occurs in the subtropical forests of the Ryukyu Islands. Males show considerable size variation.
Did You Know?
The Ryukyu Islands have produced many unique stag beetle species due to their isolation, making them a hotspot for lucanid diversity.
Cigarette Beetle
A tiny, reddish-brown beetle that infests stored tobacco, spices, and dried foods. It is one of the most widespread stored-product pests.
Did You Know?
It can chew through tin foil and even reportedly survives eating dried chili peppers.