Miyama Stag Beetle (Korean) vs Rajah Brooke's Birdwing

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Miyama Stag Beetle (Korean) Rajah Brooke's Birdwing
Scientific Name Lucanus maculifemoratus dybowskyi Trogonoptera brookiana
Order Coleoptera Lepidoptera
Family Lucanidae Papilionidae
Size 40-75 mm Wingspan 150-170mm
Habitat Mountains Mountains
Diet Sap Feeders Herbivores
Regions East Asia, Korea Asia
Conservation Least Concern Near Threatened

Miyama Stag Beetle (Korean)

The Korean subspecies of the Miyama stag beetle, distinguished by subtle differences in mandible shape and body proportions. Popular among Korean beetle enthusiasts and collectors.

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Did You Know?

Korean populations of this stag beetle tend to be found at slightly lower elevations than their Japanese counterparts due to the continental climate.

Rajah Brooke's Birdwing

A striking birdwing butterfly with jet black wings crossed by brilliant electric green tooth-shaped markings. It is the national butterfly of Malaysia.

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Did You Know?

It was named after Sir James Brooke the first White Rajah of Sarawak by Alfred Russel Wallace who collected the first specimen.