Moellenkamp's Stag Beetle vs Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moellenkamp's Stag Beetle | Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorcus titanus | Cicindela sexguttata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 30-110 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, India | Eastern United States and southeastern Canada |
| 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.
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
A brilliant metallic green beetle with six white spots on its elytra. It is an agile predator commonly seen on forest paths in spring.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast while chasing prey that it temporarily goes blind and must stop to re-locate its target.