Narrow-bordered Bombardier vs Waterhouse Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Narrow-bordered Bombardier | Waterhouse Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachinus sclopeta | Phalacrognathus muelleri waterhouseorum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 25-65 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa | New Guinea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Narrow-bordered Bombardier
A Mediterranean bombardier beetle with a narrow body and orange-brown coloring. It shelters communally under stones in dry habitats.
Did You Know?
Groups of up to 100 individuals have been found sheltering together under a single stone.
Waterhouse Stag Beetle
A subspecies of the rainbow stag beetle from New Guinea with even more vivid metallic coloring. Highly prized by collectors.
Did You Know?
They display some of the most intense structural coloration found in any beetle species.