Miyama Stag Beetle (Korean) vs Red Pumpkin Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Miyama Stag Beetle (Korean) Red Pumpkin Beetle
Scientific Name Lucanus maculifemoratus dybowskyi Aulacophora foveicollis
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Lucanidae Chrysomelidae
Size 40-75 mm 5-8 mm
Habitat Mountains Farmland
Diet Sap Feeders Seed Feeders
Regions East Asia, Korea South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, Australia
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

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.

Red Pumpkin Beetle

A uniformly bright orange-red beetle with fine punctures on the pronotum and smooth elytra. It is a highly destructive pest of cucurbits throughout tropical and subtropical Asia and Africa.

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Did You Know?

In India, this beetle is one of the top three most damaging pests of cucurbit vegetables, attacking over 80 species of cucurbits.