Miyama Stag Beetle vs Say's Stink Bug

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Miyama Stag Beetle Say's Stink Bug
Scientific Name Lucanus maculifemoratus Chlorochroa sayi
Order Coleoptera Hemiptera
Family Lucanidae Pentatomidae
Size 40-78 mm 13-17 mm
Habitat Mountains Farmland
Diet Sap Feeders Sap Feeders
Regions Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan North America
Conservation Not Evaluated Least Concern

Miyama Stag Beetle

A Japanese stag beetle with golden-brown fur on its thorax and elaborate antler-like mandibles. It is one of the most popular pet beetles in Japan.

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Did You Know?

Its Japanese name "miyama" means "deep mountain," reflecting its preference for high-elevation forests.

Say's Stink Bug

A bright green stink bug common in arid and semi-arid habitats of western North America. It can be a significant pest of dry-farmed crops.

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Did You Know?

It overwinters in large aggregations under sagebrush bark, sometimes numbering in the thousands.