Moellenkamp's Stag Beetle vs Flamboyant Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moellenkamp's Stag Beetle | Flamboyant Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorcus titanus | Eudicella gralli |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 30-110 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, India | Central Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Moellenkamp's Stag Beetle
One of the most widely kept stag beetles in Asia, with powerful broad mandibles. Males show extreme size variation depending on larval nutrition.
Did You Know?
The largest males can exceed 110 mm, making this one of the biggest stag beetles in the world.
Flamboyant Flower Beetle
A vividly green flower beetle with yellow or red stripes on its elytra. Males have a small forked horn on the head.
Did You Know?
Their iridescent green coloration comes from microscopic structures in the cuticle that reflect light, not from pigments.