Miyama Stag Beetle (Korean) vs Rothschild's Achias

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Miyama Stag Beetle (Korean) Rothschild's Achias
Scientific Name Lucanus maculifemoratus dybowskyi Achias rothschildi
Order Coleoptera Diptera
Family Lucanidae Platystomatidae
Size 40-75 mm 15-18 mm
Habitat Mountains Forests
Diet Sap Feeders Sap Feeders
Regions East Asia, Korea Papua New Guinea
Conservation Least Concern Data Deficient

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.

Rothschild's Achias

A remarkable Papua New Guinean fly where males have enormously elongated eye stalks. Males use their extended eyes to size up rivals. Has the largest head capsule of any known insect.

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Did You Know?

Has the largest head capsule relative to body size of any insect, with eye stalks wider than its body.